H.R. 5599 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Wire Clarification Act of 2010
H.R. 5599 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jun 24, 2010, sponsored by Scott Murphy with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Wire Clarification Act of 2010 - Amends the federal criminal code to provide that criminal penalties under such code and other provisions of federal law for transmitting bets and wages on sporting events or contests shall not apply to any bet or wager that is permissible under the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Scott Murphy (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 24, 2010)
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- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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