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Bill105th CongressFiled Mar 19, 1997Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 474

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1997

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Oct 23, 1997)

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for: (1) placing, receiving, or otherwise making a bet or wager via the Internet or any other interactive computer service in any State; and (2) engaging in the business of betting or wagering through the Internet or any such service.

(Sec. 4) Grants the U.S. district courts original and exclusive jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to institute proceedings under this section, and the district court (upon application of the Attorney General) to enter a restraining order or an injunction or take any other action necessary to prevent a violation if the court determines that there is a substantial probability that such violation has occurred or will occur.

Authorizes a State attorney general, or other appropriate State official, to institute proceedings under this section under specified circumstances.

Sets forth provisions regarding temporary restraining orders, hearings, and permanent injunctions.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) negotiate with foreign countries to conclude international agreements that would enable the United States to enforce specified provisions of this Act with respect to persons engaging in violations from outside the United States; and (2) report on the progress of such negotiations to specified congressional officials.

What just happenedOct 23, 1997

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
13 cosponsors6 D7 R
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  1. Oct 23, 1997Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

  2. Oct 23, 1997Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Oct 23, 1997Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Oct 23, 1997Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Oct 9, 1997Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jul 28, 1997Committee

    Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, Government. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-182.

    Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee
  7. May 9, 1997Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, Government.

    Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee
  8. Mar 19, 1997IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Mar 19, 1997Committee

    Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, Government. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-122.

    Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee
  10. Mar 19, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2560-2561)

  11. Mar 19, 1997IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 23, 199701

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit and set penalties for: (1) placing, receiving, or otherwise making a bet or wager via the Internet or any other interactive computer service in any State; and (2) engaging in the business of betting or wagering through the Internet or any such service.

(Sec. 4) Grants the U.S. district courts original and exclusive jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to institute proceedings under this section, and the district court (upon application of the Attorney General) to enter a restraining order or an injunction or take any other action necessary to prevent a violation if the court determines that there is a substantial probability that such violation has occurred or will occur.

Authorizes a State attorney general, or other appropriate State official, to institute proceedings under this section under specified circumstances.

Sets forth provisions regarding temporary restraining orders, hearings, and permanent injunctions.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) negotiate with foreign countries to conclude international agreements that would enable the United States to enforce specified provisions of this Act with respect to persons engaging in violations from outside the United States; and (2) report on the progress of such negotiations to specified congressional officials.

Introduced in SenateMar 19, 199700

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide penalties against any person who, while engaged in the business of betting or wagering, knowingly uses a communication facility for the transmission or receipt in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers, information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers, or a communication that entitles the transmitter or receiver to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers. Provides a smaller penalty for those engaging in such activities who are not in the business of betting or wagering. Provides prohibition exceptions.

Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission to enforce against interstate computer service providers regulations prohibiting the interstate or foreign transmission of gambling information. Authorizes injunctive relief against such carriers or providers.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should have extraterritorial jurisdiction over the transmission to or receipt from the United States of gambling information as well as any communication that entitles the transmitter or recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers.

Requires a report from the Attorney General to the Congress concerning the enforcement of such gambling regulations and related recommendations and information.