Bill · H.R. 7477· House(119-HR-7477)
Fair Markets and Sports Integrity Act
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 3/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- Sponsored by
- Dina Titus
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Fair Markets and Sports Integrity Act," aims to amend the Commodity Exchange Act. It would prohibit registered entities from engaging in specific types of transactions. Specifically, these entities would be barred from listing, facilitating, or clearing contracts related to sporting events or athletic competitions. Additionally, the bill prohibits transactions involving casino-style games. These definitions include everything from professional sports to digital versions of casino games like blackjack or roulette.
Yes
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
The bill restricts registered entities from facilitating high-risk gambling transactions involving sports and casino games.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
Restricting gambling-related financial transactions may reduce exposure to gambling risks for low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restriction of Gaming Transactions: Registered entities would be prohibited from listing, facilitating, or clearing agreements or contracts that derive value from sporting events or casino-style games. This creates a clear boundary for regulated entities regarding these types of gambling-related transactions (Section 2, subsection h, paragraph 1).
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Clear Definitions for Regulation: The bill provides specific definitions for what constitutes a "casino-style game" and a "sporting event or athletic competition." This clarity defines exactly which activities, such as slot machines, poker, or intercollegiate sports, are subject to the prohibition (Section 2, subsection h, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Prohibition of Sporting Event Transactions: Registered entities are strictly prohibited from trading, facilitating, or clearing any contract involving any sporting event or athletic competition, including amateur or professional sports (Section 2, subsection h, paragraph 1, A).
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Prohibition of Casino-Style Game Transactions: The bill bars transactions involving any game customarily offered in casinos, such as blackjack, roulette, craps, or lotteries, including digital versions (Section 2, subsection h, paragraph 1, B and paragraph 2, A).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota