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SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

Introduced: June 17, 2021 Introduced by: Dean, Madeleine Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)
Jul 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3962 are considered vacated.
Jul 26, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3962.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7116-7120)
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.
Jul 26, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-443, Part I.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
Jun 23, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for such notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat).

Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states.

The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.

What's happening now July 28, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 81
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Houlahan, Chrissy
Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2022
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Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Jul 26, 2022
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jul 26, 2022
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Jul 26, 2022
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jul 15, 2022
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Jul 14, 2022
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 1, 2022
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jul 1, 2022
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 1, 2022
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 23, 2022
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Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Jun 23, 2022
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Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Jun 15, 2022
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Schrier, Kim
Washington · Jun 15, 2022
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Fallon, Pat
Texas · Jun 13, 2022
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jun 8, 2022
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Williams, Roger
Texas · Jun 8, 2022
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Jun 7, 2022
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Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Jun 7, 2022
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Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · May 27, 2022
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Ellzey, Jake
Texas · May 18, 2022
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Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · May 12, 2022
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Strickland, Marilyn
Washington · May 12, 2022
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · May 3, 2022
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Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · May 3, 2022
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · May 3, 2022
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Donalds, Byron
Florida · Apr 27, 2022
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Apr 27, 2022
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 11, 2022
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Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Apr 11, 2022
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Apr 5, 2022
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Tiffany, Thomas P.
Wisconsin · Apr 1, 2022
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Mar 31, 2022
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Estes, Ron
Kansas · Mar 28, 2022
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Mar 28, 2022
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Mar 28, 2022
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Mar 1, 2022
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Mar 1, 2022
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Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Feb 1, 2022
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Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Jan 20, 2022
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Costa, Jim
California · Jan 6, 2022
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Dec 2, 2021
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Oct 20, 2021
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Quigley, Mike
Illinois · Sep 21, 2021
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Harder, Josh
California · Sep 20, 2021
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Lieu, Ted
California · Aug 23, 2021
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Aug 13, 2021
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Aug 13, 2021
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Aug 13, 2021
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Auchincloss, Jake
Massachusetts · Aug 6, 2021
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Correa, J. Luis
California · Aug 6, 2021
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