HR8970Referred to Committee

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct research to advance the understanding of gambling disorder, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-21
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1
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Daniel S. Goldman
Daniel S. Goldman
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 97.2% (503 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-21

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The federal government would fund research to better understand gambling disorder, including its causes, how it develops, and potential treatments. This would help doctors and public health officials develop better ways to prevent and treat people struggling with gambling addiction. The research would be overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services.

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