H.R. 2572 — Gambling ATM and Credit/Debit Card Reform Act

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Gambling ATM and Credit/Debit Card Reform Act - Amends the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit the placement of an electronic terminal for initiating a consumer credit transaction (including an automated teller machine or a point-of-sale terminal) or the acceptance of a credit card to initiate such a transaction in the immediate area of a gambling establishment where any form of gambling is going on. Makes violators of this prohibition liable to consumers for actual and punitive damages.

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2001-07-19
Introduced in House
2001-07-19
Introduced in House
2001-07-19
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2001-07-20
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1376-1377)
2001-07-31
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.

Gambling ATM and Credit/Debit Card Reform Act

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