[20021008]RS21275_互联网赌博：第107届国会立法提案概述.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21275Updated October 8, 2002Internet Gambling: A Sketch of LegislativeProposals in the 107th Congressname redactedSenior Specialist American Law DivisionSummaryThe Internet gambling bill passed by the House on October 1, 2002 (H.R.556)(Reps. Leach & LaFalce), 148 Cong.Rec. H6848, outlaws the acceptance of creditcards, checks, electronic transfers, and the like for purposes of illegal Internet gambling.An amended version of the language approved by the Financial Services Committee andearlier endorsed by the Committee in H.R. 3004, it enlarges the coverage of the WireAct to reach gambling-related transmissions by satellite or microwave. It also createsa system of regulation and immunities to ensure the enforcement assistance of financialinstitutions and Internet service providers. In related legislation, a Senate bill, S.718(Sen. McCain), reported out by the Senate Commerce, Science and TransportationCommittee includes provisions on athletic abuse of performance-enhancing drugs andon sports gambling. Another Senate bill, S. 3006 (Sen. Johnson), and a proposalapproved