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BillHR 7955 · 119

BETS OFF Act

Introduced
Mar 17, 2026
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Bans online sports betting and other financial transactions related to betting, and Requires financial institutions to block such transactions.

Sponsored By

Greg Casar
Democrat · Texas · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 17, 2026
  3. Mar 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects individuals who participate in online sports betting and financial institutions that process related transactions, by prohibiting them from engaging in or facilitating these activities.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Democratic8
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (7)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedMar 17, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 17, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.