In House Committee·Last action 60 days ago

Bill would block many election, sports, and military prediction bets

Officially: STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026

Many prediction-market bets could no longer trade on federally regulated platforms. The CFTC could allow some government-action contracts only when businesses use them to manage real risk.

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Sitting in House Committee

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Registered platforms could not offer contracts based on political elections or contests. The ban covers listing, clearing, or trading those agreements, contracts, transactions, or swaps.
The same ban would apply to several other event types. It covers U.S. executive, legislative, or court actions, sports contests, and military actions by the United States or any foreign country.
The bill would also block indirect bets on those events. That includes any related index, measure, value, data point, or condition tied to them.

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Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (3/26/2026)

MAR 26

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed by the President

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Bill would block many election, sports, and military prediction bets

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