H.R. 2811 — Gambling ATM and Credit/Debit Card Reform Act

Summary

Gambling ATM and Credit/Debit Card Reform Act - Amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit in the immediate area of a gambling establishment where any form of gambling is going on: (1) the placement of electronic terminals (automated teller machines, or ATMs); and (2) acceptance of the use of a credit card by a consumer to initiate a consumer credit transaction. Makes violators of this prohibition liable to consumers for actual and punitive damages.

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1999-08-05
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1795-1796)
1999-09-08
Introduced in House
1999-09-08
Introduced in House
1999-09-08
Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
1999-09-24
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.

Gambling ATM and Credit/Debit Card Reform Act

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