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H.R. 2991 (105th)

Electronic Commerce Enhancement Act of 1997

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Introduced

9 November 1997

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

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23 March 2026

Summary

Electronic Commerce Enhancement Act of 1997 - Directs the Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information (the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration) of the Department of Commerce to conduct an ongoing study of and report to specified committees concerning the enhancement of electronic commerce due to the use of digital signatures pursuant to this Act. Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a method for each Federal agency to make its forms available electronically. Provides for making payments electronically pursuant to such forms. Sets forth provisions concerning guidelines and standards for digital signatures and certificates. Permits employers to store forms electronically if such forms are submitted electronically.

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