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H.R. 1714 (106th)

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

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Introduced

6 May 1999

Last action

19 November 1999 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - Title I: Validity of Electronic Records and Signatures for Commerce - Prohibits any rule of law from denying the legal effect of certain instruments of electronic commerce on the ground that: (1) they are not in writing; or (2) they are not signed or affirmed by a signature if they have been signed or affirmed by electronic signature. Sets forth guidelines under which a Federal or State rule of law may alter or supersede the general rule of validity governing instruments of electronic commerce. Empowers the Secretary of Commerce to enjoin a State rule of law in violation of such guidelines. Excludes certain testamentary instruments and matters of family law from the purview of this Act. Title II: Development and Adoption of Electronic Signature Products and Services Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct and report to Congress on the results of an inquiry regarding impediments to commerce in electronic signature products and services; and (2) promote the practice of electronic signatures in interstate and foreign commerce. Title III: Use of Electronic Records and Signatures Under Federal Securities Law - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to reflect the provisions of this Act regarding the use of electronic records and signatures. Authorizes the Securities and Exchange Commission to prescribe implementing regulations.

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Timeline

  1. 6 May 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 May 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 June 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 June 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 July 1999

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 July 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 29 July 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 29 July 1999

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  11. 5 August 1999

    Passed

    Ms. Pryce (OH) asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce have until midnight on Sept. 7 to file a report on H.R. 1714. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

  12. 5 August 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  13. 5 August 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 27 September 1999

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than Oct. 15, 1999 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(k), rule x.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 27 September 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-341, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  16. 27 September 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-341, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  17. 27 September 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.

    Source: Committee

  18. 30 September 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  19. 7 October 1999

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  20. 7 October 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  21. 13 October 1999

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  22. 13 October 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  23. 15 October 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 222.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 15 October 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-341, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  25. 15 October 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-341, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  26. 1 November 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  27. 1 November 1999

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 234 - 122 (Roll no. 552).

    Source: Floor

  28. 1 November 1999

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 234 - 122 (Roll no. 552).

    Source: Floor

  29. 1 November 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11162-11170, H11178)

    Source: Floor

  30. 1 November 1999

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  31. 1 November 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1714.

    Source: Floor

  32. 1 November 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Bliley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  33. 8 November 1999

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 366 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1714 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  34. 9 November 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  35. 9 November 1999

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 356 - 66 (Roll no. 579).

    Source: Floor

  36. 9 November 1999

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 356 - 66 (Roll no. 579).

    Source: Floor

  37. 9 November 1999

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 366. (consideration: CR H11732-11755, H11762-11763)

    Source: Floor

  38. 9 November 1999

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  39. 9 November 1999

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  40. 9 November 1999

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1714.

    Source: Floor

  41. 9 November 1999

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Bonilla to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  42. 9 November 1999

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 366 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  43. 9 November 1999

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1714 with 1 hour of general debate. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committees on Commerce and the Judiciary now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered one. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  44. 9 November 1999

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 366 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  45. 10 November 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  46. 19 November 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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