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H.R. 3962 (117th)

SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

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Introduced

17 June 2021

Last action

28 July 2022 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large], David Scott, Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4], Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Anthony Gonzalez, Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]

Subjects

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Summary

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021 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.

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Timeline

  1. 17 June 2021

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 June 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 June 2022

    Vote

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 June 2022

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 20 July 2022

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 July 2022

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 26 July 2022

    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

  10. 26 July 2022

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3962.

    Source: Floor

  11. 26 July 2022

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7116-7120)

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 July 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 26 July 2022

    Discharge

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 26 July 2022

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 July 2022

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  16. 26 July 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-443, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  17. 26 July 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-443, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  18. 27 July 2022

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  19. 27 July 2022

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3962 are considered vacated.

    Source: Floor

  20. 27 July 2022

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  21. 28 July 2022

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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