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Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Introduced: March 25, 1999 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 30, 2000
Became Public Law No: 106-229.
Jun 30, 2000
Signed by President.
Jun 20, 2000
Presented to President.
Jun 16, 2000
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 16, 2000
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 0. Record Vote Number: 133. (consideration: CR S5281-5290)
Jun 16, 2000
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 0. Record Vote Number: 133.(consideration: CR S5281-5290)
Jun 15, 2000
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
Jun 15, 2000
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5215-5231)
Jun 14, 2000
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Jun 14, 2000
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 4 (Roll no. 271). (consideration: CR 4351-4366)
Jun 14, 2000
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 14, 2000
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 4 (Roll no. 271).(consideration: CR 4351-4366)
Jun 14, 2000
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the adoption of the conference report and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bliley demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the conference report until later in the day.
Jun 14, 2000
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jun 14, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report on S. 761.
Jun 14, 2000
Mr. Bliley brought up conference report H. Rept. 106-661 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 523.
Jun 14, 2000
Rule H. Res. 523 passed House.
Jun 12, 2000
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 523 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to S. 761. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
Jun 8, 2000
Conference report H. Rept. 106-661 filed. (text of conference report: CR H4115-4118)
Jun 8, 2000
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 106-661 filed.(text of conference report: CR H4115-4118)
May 18, 2000
Conference held.
May 18, 2000
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Mar 30, 2000
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 29, 2000
Senate appointed conferee(s) Hatch, Thurmond and Leahy from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of items within their jurisdiction.
Mar 29, 2000
Senate appointed conferee(s) Gramm, Bennett and Sarbanes from the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for consideration of items within their jurisdiction.
Mar 29, 2000
Senate agreed to request for conference. Appointed conferees. McCain, Burns, Stevens, Gorton, Hutchison, Abraham, Hollings, Inouye, Rockefeller, Kerry and Wyden.
Mar 29, 2000
Senate disagreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1843-1846; text: CR S1843-1845)
Mar 29, 2000
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate disagreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1843-1846; text: CR S1843-1845)
Feb 22, 2000
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill and House requests a conference.
Feb 16, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 16, 2000
The Speaker appointed conferees: Bliley, Tauzin, Oxley, Dingell, and Markey.
Feb 16, 2000
On motion that the House insist upon its amendments, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
Feb 16, 2000
Mr. Bliley asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendments, and request a conference.
Feb 16, 2000
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H487-489)
Feb 16, 2000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H487-489)
Feb 16, 2000
The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 1714. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 16, 2000
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H86-489)
Feb 16, 2000
Mr. Bliley asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Nov 22, 1999
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 22, 1999
Held at the desk.
Nov 22, 1999
Received in the House.
Nov 19, 1999
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S15153-15154)
Nov 19, 1999
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S15153-15154)
Nov 19, 1999
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 19, 1999
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14881-14889; text as reported in Senate: CR S14881-14882)
Oct 26, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13151-13152)
Oct 5, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11949-11950)
Sep 28, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11554)
Jul 30, 1999
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
Jul 30, 1999
Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-131.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 14, 2000 House · vote #271 On Agreeing to the Conference Report Passed 426–4 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - Title I: Electronic Records and Signatures in Commerce - Prohibits a rule of law from denying the legal effect of certain transactions in interstate or foreign commerce on the ground that: (1) the signature, contract, or record of such transaction is in electronic form; and (2) with respect to a contract, an electronic signature or electronic record was used in its formation. Defines "transaction" to mean the sale, lease, exchange, licensing, or other disposition of personal or real property and services between two or more persons.

(Sec. 101) Provides that this Act shall not: (1) limit, alter, or affect the rights and obligations of persons under law other than a requirement that such contracts or other records be written, signed, or in nonelectronic form; or (2) require a person to agree to use or accept electronic records or signatures (other than a governmental agency with respect to a record other than a contract to which it is a party).

Cites circumstances in which an electronic record (or signature) satisfies any statute, regulation, or other rule of law mandating: (1) availability to a customer of information in writing; (2) retention of a contract or record; (3) that contract or record be in writing; and (4) that record or signature be notarized.

(Sec. 102) Cites circumstances in which a State statute or rule of law may alter or supercede the general rule of validity governing transactions in electronic commerce under this Act if it: (1) constitutes an enactment or adoption of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act as approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 1999 (except that any exception to this Act by a State statute shall be preempted to the extent it is inconsistent with the provisions of this Act); or (2) specifies alternative procedures or requirements for the use or acceptance (or both) of electronic records or electronic signatures to establish the validity of contracts or records that are consistent with this Act.

(Sec. 103) Excludes from the purview of this Act certain: (1) testamentary instruments; (2) matters of family law; (3) instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code; (4) judicial documents; (5) credit-related proceedings; and (6) hazardous materials-related documents.

(Sec. 104) Declares that nothing in this Act shall limit or supercede any Federal or State regulatory agency requirement that records be filed with them in accordance with specified standards or formats.

(Sec. 105) Directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct inquiries and report to Congress on: (1) the effectiveness of the delivery of electronic records to consumers using electronic mail as compared with delivery of written records via the United States Postal Service and private express mail services; and (2) the benefits and burdens with respect to consumer consent to the use of electronic records.

Title II: Transferable Records - Sets forth certain requirements with respect to the control of electronic transferable records.

Title III: Promotion of International Electronic Commerce - Requires the Secretary to promote the acceptance and use of electronic signatures in interstate and foreign commerce.

Title IV: Commission on Online Child Protection - Amends the Child Online Protection Act to authorize the Commission on Online Child Protection to accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and personal, to aid the work of the Commission.

What's happening now June 30, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-229.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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