Gambling Addiction Prevention Act
United States116th CongressHR-3658House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 10, 2019
Summary
Gambling Addiction Prevention Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement policies and programs on prevention, education, and treatment of gambling disorder. It requires integration of gambling disorder into existing mental health and substance use disorder programs. If DOD provides gambling activities at a morale, welfare, and recreation facility, it must (1) provide educational materials and a list of resources to assist service members in identifying the risks of gambling and seeking help, and (2) implement measures that encourage behavior consistent with measures used by commercial and tribal gaming regulators. Funding of measures under this bill shall come from gambling activity proceeds generated at DOD morale, welfare, and recreation facilities.
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
House of Representatives
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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