Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass) is one of the biggest allies of the online poker world. He's introduced several pieces of legislation favorable to the industry, including HR 2046. Frank, along with every other member of the United States House of Representatives, was up for re-election on Tuesday night. Read more »
In the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday, HR 6870, the second version of the Payments System Protection Act, was passed by a 30-19 vote. The measure may move on to the House floor soon. Read more »
Poker News Daily has learned that HR 6870, which was proposed by Congressman Barney Frank on Thursday, is scheduled to be marked up in the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday. The measure is one of five that will be considered. Read more »
Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) introduced the Payments System Protection Act of 2008 on Thursday, according to a statement released by the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative. Read more »
