119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 15, 2026
H.R. 9706In Committee
Democrats require wagering platforms to verify user age using facial recognition
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh (D-NJ)9 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 15, 2026
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Senate
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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5 Democrats, 4 Republicans (of 9 shown).
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Jul 15
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jul 15
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jul 15
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Introduced in House
Jul 15
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Introduced in House
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Jul 15
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jul 15
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jul 15
Introduced in House
Jul 15
Introduced in House
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