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Paperwork Elimination Act of 1997

Introduced: February 26, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 17, 1997
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Mar 13, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 13, 1997
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 0 (Roll no. 50).
Mar 13, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 0 (Roll no. 50).
Mar 13, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 13, 1997
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 852.
Mar 13, 1997
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Mar 13, 1997
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 88 and Rule XXIII.
Mar 13, 1997
The Speaker designated the Honorable Bill Barrett to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Mar 13, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 852 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Mar 13, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 88. (consideration: CR H996-999)
Mar 13, 1997
Rule H. Res. 88 passed House.
Mar 11, 1997
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 88 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 852 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Mar 6, 1997
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 6, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 6, 1997
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 105-7, Part I.
Feb 28, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.
Feb 26, 1997
Referred to House Small Business
Feb 26, 1997
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 26, 1997
Referred to House Government Reform
Feb 26, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E335)
Feb 26, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 13, 1997 House · vote #50 On Passage Passed 395–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Paperwork Elimination Act of 1997 - Amends the Paperwork Reduction Act to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to: (1) provide direction and oversee the use of information technology, including alternative information technologies to substitute for paper; (2) specifically promote the optional use of electronic information technology as such an alternative; and (3) provide within a required information resources strategic management plan a description of progress in providing for the use of electronic information as a substitute for paper.

Requires each Federal agency to: (1) ensure that each information collection provides for the optional use of electronic maintenance, submission, or disclosure of information; (2) use alternative information technologies to reduce burden and improve data quality, agency efficiency, and responsiveness to the public; and (3) publish a description of how respondents may electronically maintain the information to be collected.

Requires the Director to report to the Congress on the extent to which Federal agencies reduced the collection of information burden on small businesses and other persons through the use of electronic maintenance, submission, or disclosure of information as a substitute for paper maintenance, submission, or disclosure.

What's happening now March 17, 1997

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1