H.R.9856

Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act

Introduced·7/22/26

Prefiled

Introduced7/22/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

H. R. 9856

July 22, 2026

Mr. Horsford (for himself and Mr. Amodei of Nevada) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit certain event contracts involving sports and casino-style games.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act”.

HR9856 U.S. House: Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act