Hearing on the Restoration of America's Wire Act (H.R. 707)
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
The hearing concerns a legislative proposal that would define the scope of federal prohibitions on online gambling, potentially impacting the legality of state-authorized internet gaming operations.
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Online gambling operators
The bill proposes to clarify or restrict the scope of federal law governing internet-based wagering.
State governments
The legislation may impact the ability of states to authorize and regulate online gaming within their jurisdictions.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 25, 2015, by the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- The subject of the hearing was H.R. 707, titled the 'Restoration of America's Wire Act'.
- The hearing included oral and written testimony from five expert witnesses.
- The record includes supplemental materials and responses to questions for the record provided by the witnesses.
- The hearing was conducted during the 114th Congress, First Session.
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Why It Matters
The hearing concerns a legislative proposal that would define the scope of federal prohibitions on online gambling, potentially impacting the legality of state-authorized internet gaming operations.
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Federal vs. State Gambling Authority
The hearing highlights a clear tension between federal legislative attempts to define gambling scope and the existing state-level regulatory frameworks.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance60How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy75Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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