Here are recent bills that have been introduced by congressmen and women that would help legalize the online gambling industry.
H.R. 2046, the “Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act”
Introduced by: Congressman Barney Frank [D-MA] (19 Cosponsors)
Date: Apr 26, 2007
Government Page: H.R. 2046 (http://www.govtrack.us/congress
Summary: This bill would amend Title 31 and would allow licensing and regulation of online gambling. In general, this would legalize online gambling in the United States and tax the industry.
H.R. 2610, the “Skill Games Protection Act”
Introduced by: Congressman Robert Wexler [D-FL] (1 Cosponsors)
Date: Jun 7, 2007
Government Page: H.R. 2610 (http://www.govtrack.us/congress
Summary: This bill would amend subchapter IV of Chapter 53 of Title 31 and section 1084 of Title 18. This would exempt skill games from UIGEA enforcement. Example of skill games are poker, backgammon, mah jong, and chess. This would also clarify enforcement of the Wire Act.
H.R. 2140 “Internet Gambling Study Act”
Introduced by: Congresswoman Shelley Berkley [D-NV] (64 Cosponsors)
Date: May 3, 2007
Government Page: H.R. 2410 (http://www.govtrack.us/congress
Summary: This bill calls for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to find the best way to respond to the growth of Internet gambling.
H.R. 2607 “Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007 ”
Introduced by: Congressman McDermott [D-WA] (no Cosponsors)
Date: Jun 7, 2007
Government Page: H.R. 2607 (http://www.govtrack.us/congress
Summary: This bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to regulate Internet gambling.
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