H.R. 4411 [109th]: Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 4411:

Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act

109^th Congress

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To prevent the use of certain payment instruments, credit cards, and fund transfers for unlawful Internet gambling, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:

Rep. James Leach [R-IA2]show cosponsors (35)

Text:

Summary | Full Text

Cost:

less than $1 per American over the 2007-2011 period.

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Status:

	Introduced	Nov 18, 2005
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	Mar 15, 2006
	Amendments (2 proposed)	View Amendments
	Passed House	Jul 11, 2006
	Senate Vote	(did not occur)
	Signed by President	(did not occur)

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Last Action:

Jul 13, 2006: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.

Other Titles:

-- Internet Gambling bill

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Votes:

Jul 11, 2006: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 317 Ayes, 93 Nays, 22 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Aug 17, 2008 5:01 PM - Is it legal under this bill to play online poker for money in Louisiana? - Answer it!

Feb 27, 2009 10:10 PM - Is it legal under this bill to play online sports betting for money in Pennsylvania? - Answer it!

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