H.R.8970

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

Introduced·5/21/26

Federal HB8970 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct research on gambling disorder.

Federal HB8970, the Gambling Disorder Health Study Act, mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct research on gambling disorder, including its origins, manifestations, and long-term effects. The research will cover the psychological, social, economic, and behavioral impacts of gambling disorder, analyze the effects of mobile and online gambling technologies, and examine related technology-mediated behavioral activities.

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History

May 21

House

Introduced in House

May 21

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.