H.R.6870 - Payments System Protection Act of 2008

To ensure that implementation of proposed regulations under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, does not cause harm to the payments system, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To ensure that implementation of proposed regulations under subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, does not cause harm to the payments system, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Popular: Payments System Protection Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Payments System Protection Act of 2008 as introduced.

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09/18/08
Internet Evolution - Dan Cypra - Internet Gambling Teeters on the Edge

Word spread on Capitol Hill that Frank had introduced a second version of the Payments System Protection Act. This one was numbered HR 6870 and prohibited any regulations from the UIGEA from being enacted other than those dealing with ...

09/18/08
RE: Poker Bill Passes Committee (3) Republicans supporting Payment ...

And lest we think HR 6870, the Payment Systems Protection Act, isn’t bipartisan — it’s certainly Dem-friendly — there are plenty of Republicans out there who are getting tired of Focus on the Family politics … and in part because o

09/18/08
Bush Administration Moving to Block Second Life and Other Online ...

Please consider taking action and Tell Congress to pass HR 6870, and to oppose regulating internet games of skill. Urgent: Vote in Congress on Tuesday (9/16) FreedomWorks 601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 700 North Building ...

09/18/08
Poker News :: HR 6870 - Your opinion

Author: bsctov Subject: HR 6870 - Your opinion Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:45 am (GMT -4) Topic Replies: 1 Is there anyone else here that fears HR 6870 will backfire on us when the government defines Poker as unlawful gambling.

09/18/08
The Payments System Protection Act (HR 6870), approved today by ...

The Payments System Protection Act (HR 6870), approved today by the House Committee on Financial Services, would direct the Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve System, in consultation with the Attorney General, ...

09/17/08
Barney Frank’s Fight to Legalize Online Poker in the US

As you’ve probably heard, Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank’s new bill, HR 6870, scored its first success yesterday as it cleared the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. So what’s that mean to us? ...

09/17/08
Frank's HR 6870 passes mark-up process through to the House

Congressman Barney Franks’s latest attack on the UIGEA - HR6870 Payments System Protection Act - has passed its mark-up stage in the House Financial Services Committee and is on its way to the House, after heated debate and a positive ...

09/17/08
The PPA Pleased With Frank's HR 6870

Former Senator Alfonse D’Amato and the PPA agree that there should be a clear definition on what constitutes online gambling. More...

09/17/08
Barney Frank’s HR 6870 passes Committee vote

Frank’s bill has been approved today by the House Committee on Financial Services and would push the Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve System, in consultation with the Attorney General and a special Administrative Law Judge ...

09/17/08
Barney Franks HR 6870 Passes In Committee

HR 6870 was written up to provide financial institutions with detailed definitions of what is and is not considered illegal in regards to online gambling. The bill will also act to suspend inaction of any regulations within the UIGEA.

09/17/08
US Online Poker News: Barney Frank’s HR 6870 Passes In Committee

HR 6870 was written up to provide financial institutions with detailed definitions of what is and is not considered illegal in regards to online gambling. The bill will also act to suspend inaction of any regulations within the UIGEA. ...

09/17/08
Barney Frank One Step Closer Overturning UIGEA?

The second version of Barney Frank’s Payment System Protection Act - HR 6870 won with a 30-19 vote. Frank spoke before The Committee about the differences between the first version (HR 5767) and this one and for the pertinent need for ...

09/17/08
Barney Frank’s HR 6870 approved by a 30-9 vote

The meetings ended on a positive note as Barney Frank’s Payments Systems Protection Act, HR 6870, was approved by a 30-9 vote, this will open the doors for future discussions in the House of Representatives. ...

Source: casinomoz
09/17/08
US Online Poker News: Barney Frank’s HR 6870 Passes In Committee ...

US Online Poker News: Barney Frank’s HR 6870 Passes In Committee 4Flush.com, OR - 7 hours ago Since the deceptive passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006, Congressman Barney Frank has spent a great deal ...

Source: Pokahblog
09/17/08
Frank's HR 6870 passes mark-up process through to the House

Congressman Barney Franks’s latest attack on the UIGEA - HR6870 Payments System Protection Act - has passed its mark-up stage in the House Financial Services Committee and is on its way to the House, after heated debate and a positive ...

09/17/08
Barney Frank’s HR 6870 passes in Committee vote

Frank’s bill has been approved today by the House Committee on Financial Services and would push the Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve System, in consultation with the Attorney General and a special Administrative Law Judge ...

09/17/08
Internet Gambling Vote Looms In Congress

The Payments System Protection Act (HR 6870), pushed forward by Barney Frank (D-Mass.), is moving closer to being passed by Congress. The Act would would delay implementation of earlier legislation 3 Vote(s)

09/17/08
With Sports Excluded, New Frank Bill Passes Committee Vote

The second version of Barney Frank’s Payments System Protection Act, HR 6870, was passed yesterday In the House Financial Services Committee. The measure, which would require the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve to work together to ...

09/17/08
Pardesi Pardesi Jana Nahi - Raja Hindustani

The House Financial Services Committee held a markup hearing for HR 6870 "The Payment Systems Protection" Act. For more information http://snipurl.com/ppa23(09/16/08) Tags : UIGEA hr6870 ppa poker pokerplayersalliance ...

09/17/08
barney frank - ALASKA HOCKEY MOM'S SLAM PALIN! by chalajatahoon

Rep. Barney Frank Pt.2 - HR 6870 Hearing (09/16/08) (02:21) The House Financial Services Committee held a markup hearing for HR 6870 "The Payment Systems Protection" Act. For more information http://www.snipurl.com/ppa23 (09/16/08) ...

09/17/08
Google News--Internet, for Biodun Iginla's BBC News Blog

The Poker Players Alliance is praising Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass) and his HR 6870, the Payment Systems Protection Act, which is designed to remove a ... Vote is in: Committee approves Frank's bill PokerListings.com - 22 hours ago ...

09/17/08
online poker - good news for a change

two years ago, bill frist (r-tn) and jon kyl (r-az) attached a provision to a port security bill. this provision makes it illegal to transfer money to fund unlawful internet gambling (it imposes a law enforcement burden on banks). ...

Source: Libatio
09/17/08
US Poker News and Legislation : Good News

Yesterday, your Congressman voted NO on HR 6870, the Payments System Protection Act. Thankfully, despite your Representative’s vote to deny your right to play poker, the bill did pass with a convincing bi-partisan majority, 30 to 19. ...

Source: VPP Forum
09/17/08
US Online Poker News: Barney Frank’s HR 6870 Passes In Committee ...

US Online Poker News: Barney Frank’s HR 6870 Passes In Committee 4Flush.com, OR - 4 hours ago Since the deceptive passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006, Congressman Barney Frank has spent a great deal ...

Source: Pokahblog
09/17/08
House passes Barney Frank's Bill

... the need to provide necessary clarification to what constitutes 'unlawful Internet gambling' under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) by passing HR 6870," said PPA chairman and former Senator Alfonse D'Amato. ...

09/17/08
Measure Would Delay 'Net Gambling Ban

The legislation, HR 6870, also would relieve a burden on US financial services companies which would implement the ban, a statement by the organization called the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative. ...

Source: On The Hill
09/17/08
Poker Players Breathe Easy–Committee Approves Frank’s Bill

The bill, now labeled HR 6870., was a reintroduced version of an older bill that aims to give it more focus and truly define what “illegal Internet gambling” actually is. Furthermore, the new bill is designed to ensure that ...

09/17/08
Legalized Online Poker One Step Closer

By a vote of 30-19 the House Financial Services Committee approved bill HR 6870 entitled the Payment Protection Act will suspend all regulations of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act...

09/17/08
Internet Gambling Vote Looms In Congress - InformationWeek

US Online Poker News: Barney Frank’s HR 6870 Passes In Committee 4Flush.com Online Poker Moves One Step Closer To Acknowledgement of Legalization Casino Gambling Web House Committee Passes Bill to Clarify Pokerpages.com ...

Source: TAPL Poker
09/17/08
Update: Key Committee Approves Bill to Clarify Internet Gambling Ban

The Payments System Protection Act (HR 6870), approved yesterday by the House Committee on Financial Services, would direct the Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve System, in consultation with the Attorney General, ...

Source: iBet.pro

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