H.R. 21 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act
H.R. 21 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Jim Leach with 35 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act - Prohibits any person engaged in the business of betting or wagering from knowingly accepting in connection with the participation of another person in Internet gambling: (1) credit; (2) electronic fund transfers or funds transmitted by or through a money transmitting business; (3) any instrument drawn by or on behalf of another and payable through any financial institution;…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Leach (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 27 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 65. (May 22, 2003)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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