S. 1597 - Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009
- Sponsor:
- Robert Menéndez
- Summary:
- A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing by the Secretary of the Treasury of Internet poker and other games that are predominantly of skill, to provide for consumer protections on the Internet, to enforce the tax code, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009
S. 1597 — 111th Congress (2009–2010)
- Keywords
- gambling, online gambling, indian gaming, gaming
- Summary
- A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing by the Secretary of the Treasury of Internet poker and other games that are predominantly of skill, to provide for consumer protections on the Internet, to enforce the tax code, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing by the Secretary of the Treasury of Internet poker and other games that are predominantly of skill, to provide for consumer protections on the Internet, to enforce the tax code, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009
- Sponsor
- Robert Menéndez
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Commerce
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Consumer affairs
- Department of the Treasury
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Gambling
- Games and hobbies
- Government investigations
- Government trust funds
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Internet and video services
- Licensing and registrations
- Medical research
- Mental health
- Sales and excise taxes
- State and local government operations
- Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
- User charges and fees
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 8/06/2009 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 8/06/2009 8/06/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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