Gambling Disorder Health Study Act
Rep. Goldman and Rep. Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Study Impacts of Gambling Addiction
This bill was recently introduced and is currently sitting in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a growing public concern about sports betting. While it has a good start, it still needs to move through the committee process.
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Young people and students are particularly vulnerable to gambling harm through mobile apps, social gaming, and esports betting. The bill specifically calls for research into how video games, social media, in-app purchases, and virtual reality platforms contribute to gambling disorder, which could eventually lead to protections aimed at younger populations.
“examination of the implications of related technology mediated behavioral activities, including video games, social media, in-app purchases, and virtual reality platforms, on the prevalence, development, and progression of gambling disorder”
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Gambling Disorder Health Study Act
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