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H.R. 3146Became Law

Charity Games Advertising Clarification Act of 1988

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 14, 1988)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Charity Games Advertising Clarification Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to allow the advertising of information concerning a lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme that is not State-conducted but is authorized or not otherwise prohibited by the State in which it is conducted, and conducted: (1) by a not-for-profit organization or a governmental organization; or (2) by a commercial organization as a promotional activity clearly occasional and ancillary to the organization's primary business.

Amends Postal Service provisions of law to provide for the mailing of such advertisements.

Makes this Act effective 18 months after the date of its enactment.

What just happenedNov 7, 1988

Became Public Law No: 100-625.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4](D-MA)Sponsor
27 cosponsors20 D7 R
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  1. Nov 7, 1988PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 100-625.

  2. Nov 7, 1988BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 100-625.

  3. Nov 7, 1988PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 7, 1988BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 27, 1988FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 27, 1988President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 27, 1988Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 19, 1988ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 19, 1988NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

  10. Oct 18, 1988Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  11. Oct 14, 1988Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  12. Oct 14, 1988Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  13. Oct 14, 1988Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  14. Oct 5, 1988Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1108.

  15. Oct 5, 1988Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Oct 5, 1988Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Oct 5, 1988Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Aug 5, 1988Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment favorably.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  19. Jun 6, 1988Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  20. May 26, 1988IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. May 25, 1988FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  22. May 25, 1988Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  23. May 25, 1988FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Rule.

  24. May 25, 1988FloorH1L220

    Rule Passed House.

  25. May 17, 1988FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.448 Reported to House.

  26. May 17, 1988FloorH12700

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing One Hour of General Debate.

  27. May 10, 1988FloorH37300

    Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 259 - 159 (Record Vote No: 115).

  28. May 10, 1988Floor9000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 259 - 159 (Record Vote No: 115).

  29. May 10, 1988FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  30. Mar 31, 1988CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 100-557 (Part I).

    Judiciary Committee
  31. Mar 31, 1988Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 100-557 (Part I).

    Judiciary Committee
  32. Mar 15, 1988CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Judiciary Committee
  33. Mar 15, 1988CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  34. Aug 17, 1987CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Postal Personnel and Modernization.

    Postal Personnel and Modernization Subcommittee
  35. Aug 17, 1987CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, US Postal Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  36. Aug 6, 1987IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  37. Aug 6, 1987CommitteeH19100

    For Previous Action See H.R.1568.

    Judiciary Committee
  38. Aug 6, 1987IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  39. Aug 6, 1987IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  40. Aug 6, 1987IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 14, 198835
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Charity Games Advertising Clarification Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to allow the advertising of information concerning a lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme that is not State-conducted but is authorized or not otherwise prohibited by the State in which it is conducted, and conducted: (1) by a not-for-profit organization or a governmental organization; or (2) by a commercial organization as a promotional activity clearly occasional and ancillary to the organization's primary business.

Amends Postal Service provisions of law to provide for the mailing of such advertisements.

Makes this Act effective 18 months after the date of its enactment.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 5, 198801
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment (without written report))

Charity Games Advertising Clarification Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to allow the advertising of information concerning a lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme that is not State-conducted but is authorized or not otherwise prohibited by the State in which it is conducted, and conducted: (1) by a not-for-profit entity or a governmental entity; or (2) by a commercial entity as a promotional activity clearly ancillary to the entity's primary business.

Amends Postal Service provisions of law to provide for the mailing of such advertisements.

Passed House amendedMay 25, 198836
(Measure passed House, amended)

Lottery Advertising Clarification Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to allow the advertising in interstate commerce of lotteries, gift enterprises, and similar schemes offering prizes dependent upon lot or chance, if the lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme is legal in the State in which it is conducted. (Current law refers only to State-conducted lotteries.)

Requires an Indian nation to abide by current provisions of law relating to advertising lottery information, if the Indian nation is located in a State that does not abide by provisions of this Act.

Exempts casino gambling games conducted or operated by a gambling establishment from the provisions of this Act.

Amends Postal Service provisions of law to provide for the mailing of such advertisements and materials.

Includes as a punishable offense the unauthorized television broadcasting (currently, only radio broadcasting) of lottery information.

Declares the effective date of this Act to be 18 months after the date of enactment.

Reported to House amended, Part IMar 31, 198818
(Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 100-557 (Part I))

Lottery Advertising Clarification Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal criminal code to allow the advertising in interstate commerce of lotteries, gift enterprises, and similar schemes offering prizes dependent upon lot or chance, if the lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme is legal in the State in which it is conducted. (Current law refers only to State-conducted lotteries.)

Amends Postal Service provisions of law to provide for the mailing of such advertisements and materials.

Includes as a punishable offense the unauthorized television broadcasting (currently, only radio broadcasting) of lottery information.

Declares the effective date of this Act to be 18 months after the date of enactment.

Introduced in HouseAug 6, 198700

Lottery Advertising Clarification Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to allow the advertising in interstate commerce of lotteries, gift enterprises, and similar schemes offering prizes dependent upon lot or chance, if the lottery, gift enterprise, or similar scheme is legal in the State in which it is conducted. (Current law refers only to State-conducted lotteries.)

Amends Postal Service provisions of law to provide for the mailing of such advertisements and materials.

Includes as a punishable offense the unauthorized television broadcasting (currently, only radio broadcasting) of lottery information.

Charity Games Advertising Clarification Act of 1988 — Informed