Comprehensive Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 2000

Summary

Comprehensive Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 2000 - Amends provisions of the Federal criminal code regarding the unauthorized transmission of wagering information to: (1) include all forms of communication (currently limited to wire communication); (2) include transmissions within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, as well as outside transmissions originating from or received in the United States; and (3) require any person or entity (currently only a common carrier) notified that its communication facility is being used for transmitting bets or wagers to immediately disallow such use. Exempts an interactive computer service from liability for: (1) the use of its facilities or services by another person to engage in Internet gambling; or (2) content provided by another person that advertises or promotes an unauthorized gambling activity.

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Timeline

1. 27 July 2000

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 July 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 July 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 August 2000

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 27 July 2000 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 July 2000

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 July 2000

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 July 2000

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Sponsors

• JOHN CONYERS · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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