H.R. 4411 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2005
H.R. 4411 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006), the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2005, has passed the house — introduced on Nov 18, 2005, sponsored by Jim Leach with 35 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Nov 18, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act - Title I: Modernization of the Wire Act of 1961 - (Sec. 101) Amends the federal criminal code to expand the definition of "wire communication facility" (renamed "communication facility") to include fixed or mobile (i.e., wireless) communication facilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act
Sponsor
Jim Leach (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 18, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 11, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519. (Jul 13, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 11, 2006 · Passed317–93 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jul 11, 2006 · Failed167–243
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 11, 2006
- Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement ActHouse · Jul 11, 2006
- Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement ActHouse · Jul 11, 2006
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Other Finance and Financial Sector bills in the 109th Congress
- S. 256: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
- S. 467: Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005
- S. 1047: Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005
- H.R. 4636: Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming Amendments Act of 2005
- H.R. 4912: Rural Health Care Capital Access Act of 2006
- S. 418: Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act
- S. 3850: Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006
- S. 2856: Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006
- H.R. 5585: Financial Netting Improvements Act of 2006
- S. 4044: Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Clarification Act of 2006
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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