Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:57:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2873 Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2873

Bill 118 hr 2873, also known as the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address issues related to tribal gaming regulation. The bill focuses on ensuring that tribal gaming operations comply with federal laws and regulations, particularly those related to money laundering and terrorist financing.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for tribal gaming operations to implement anti-money laundering programs that are consistent with the standards set by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This is intended to prevent tribal casinos from being used as a means for criminals to launder money or finance terrorist activities.

Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance cooperation between tribal gaming operations and federal law enforcement agencies in order to better detect and prevent illicit activities. This includes requiring tribal casinos to report suspicious transactions to the appropriate authorities and to provide access to their financial records when requested. Overall, the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act is aimed at ensuring that tribal gaming operations operate in a transparent and responsible manner, while also protecting against potential criminal activities. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered for passage.

Congressional Summary of HR 2873

Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act

This bill allows the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta tribes to conduct gaming activities on their land in Texas if certain conditions are met.

Currently, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act prohibits the tribes from conducting gaming activities on their land if those activities are prohibited by Texas law. The bill repeals those provisions and instead applies the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) to gaming activities on Indian lands of the tribes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2873

Bill HR 2873 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill HR 2873 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2023. Bill HR 2873's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs . as of May 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2873

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2873

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Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2873

Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act

To ensure all federally recognized Tribes that are eligible for gaming in the United States are regulated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and for other purposes.