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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7875

Rep. Houchin Leads Bipartisan POINTS Act to Fund Gambling Addiction Treatment

POINTS Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • This bill creates a new federal grant program for states and Tribal organizations to set up or expand gambling addiction services, including prevention, screening, assessment, intervention, and treatment — with an emphasis on culturally appropriate care.
  • Grant money can fund doctor training, public awareness campaigns, specialized treatment like telehealth or peer support groups (including Gamblers Anonymous), and expansion of help lines coordinated with the National Problem Gambling Helpline.

    From policy text

    “provide training on screening, brief intervention, referral for treatment, and treatment to health care providers and health paraprofessionals who practice in primary care, behavioral health, or other relevant health care settings”
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  • The program prioritizes groups most affected by gambling addiction — men, youth, Native Americans, military members, and veterans — as well as rural areas and health professional shortage zones.
  • Funding is tied to 33% of federal excise taxes collected on wagers, starting in fiscal year 2027, with annual inflation adjustments through 2032.

    From policy text

    “There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section for fiscal year 2027 an amount that is equal to 33 percent of the amounts received by the Secretary of the Treasury under section 4401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 4401(a)), with respect to the 2025 calendar year.”
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  • The bill requires the Assistant Secretary to report annually to Congress on the effectiveness of the grant program, starting no later than December 29, 2027.

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    “Not later than December 29, 2027, and annually thereafter, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effectiveness of grants made under this section for establishing, improving, or expanding programs.”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Mar 9, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

POINTS Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7875
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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(3)
D: 2R: 1

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