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HR 9856·Federal·house

Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act

In CommitteeFiled Jul 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Jul 22, 2026

Summary

HR 9856 seeks to treat prediction markets the same as other forms of gambling. It would affect companies that run these markets and the individuals who trade on them by bringing them under existing gambling regulations. The measure is intended to address concerns about the financial and social impacts of prediction market activities.

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