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H.R. 2140 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Internet Gambling Study Act

H.R. 2140 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 3, 2007, sponsored by Shelley Berkley with 73 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 3, 2007
Co-sponsors
73
Policy area
Law

What it does

Internet Gambling Study Act - Requires the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a comprehensive study of Internet gambling, including the existing legal framework that governs such activities and transactions and the impact of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act on Internet gambling in the United States.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Shelley Berkley (D-NV). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 3, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged. (Jul 28, 2008)

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