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Gambling Addiction Prevention Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2060| Senate 
| Updated: 7/9/2019
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Gambling Addiction Prevention Act of 2019 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
Jul 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3658
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • July 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • July 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3658
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3658: Gambling Addiction Prevention Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useExecutive agency funding and structureGamblingHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMilitary personnel and dependents

Gambling Addiction Prevention Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2060| Senate 
| Updated: 7/9/2019
Gambling Addiction Prevention Act of 2019 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
Jul 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3658
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • July 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • July 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3658
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3658: Gambling Addiction Prevention Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useExecutive agency funding and structureGamblingHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthMilitary personnel and dependents