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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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The bill would require HHS to run a multi-year research program on gambling disorder.
Would require HHS to conduct research on gambling disorder
Research would cover causes, impacts, technologies, and treatments
HHS must consult NIH, ASPE, GAO, and the National Academies
Authorizes funding FY2027–FY2029 tied to a percentage of certain tax receipts
If enacted, the program could produce systematic federal research and yearly reports that may inform future public health actions, treatment development, and policy discussions about gambling and related technologies.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services, federal research bodies, and collaborating agencies would be directly involved.
House bill H.R. 8970 was introduced May 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. No floor votes or passage are shown in the source.
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