Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

Summary

Millennium Digital Commerce Act - Directs the Federal Government, to the extent practicable, to observe certain principles governing the use of electronic signatures in international commercial transactions, including to: (1) remove paper-based obstacles to electronic transactions by adopting relevant principles from the Model Law on Electronic Commerce adopted in 1996 by the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL); (2) permit parties to a transaction to determine the appropriate authentication technologies for such transactions, with assurance that they will be recognized and enforced; (3) permit such parties to have the opportunity to prove in court that such authentication approaches and transactions are valid; and (4) take a nondiscriminatory approach to electronic signatures and authentication methods from other jurisdictions. Declares that an interstate contract transaction shall not be denied legal effect solely because an electronic signature or electronic record was used in its formation. Authorizes parties to an interstate transaction to establish the methods by which electronic signatures and electronic records are created, used, and are recognized as valid. Directs each Federal agency to report to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Secretary of Commerce on any provision of law administered, or regulation issued, by it that imposes a barrier to electronic transactions. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress concerning any legislation needed or Executive or Federal agency action being taken to remove such barriers.

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Timeline

1. 25 March 1999

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. (text of measure as introduced: CR 4/12/1999 S3585-3586)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 March 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 April 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3584-3585)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 May 1999

   Committee

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-893.

   Source: Committee

5. 23 June 1999

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 15 July 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8694-8695)

   Source: IntroReferral

7. 30 July 1999

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.

   Source: Calendars

8. 30 July 1999

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-131.

   Source: Committee

9. 30 July 1999

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-131.

   Source: Committee

10. 28 September 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11554)

    Source: IntroReferral

11. 5 October 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11949-11950)

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 26 October 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13151-13152)

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 19 November 1999

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14881-14889; text as reported in Senate: CR S14881-14882)

    Source: Floor

14. 19 November 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S15153-15154)

    Source: Floor

15. 22 November 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

16. 22 November 1999

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

17. 22 November 1999

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

18. 16 February 2000

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

19. 16 February 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Bliley, Tauzin, Oxley, Dingell, and Markey.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

20. 16 February 2000

    Passed

    On motion that the House insist upon its amendments, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

21. 16 February 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Bliley asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendments, and request a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

22. 16 February 2000

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

23. 16 February 2000

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H487-489)

    Source: Floor

24. 16 February 2000

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H487-489)

    Source: Floor

25. 16 February 2000

    Passed

    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.

    Source: Floor

26. 16 February 2000

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H86-489)

    Source: Floor

27. 16 February 2000

    Floor

    Mr. Bliley asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

28. 22 February 2000

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill and House requests a conference.

    Source: Floor

29. 29 March 2000

    Passed

    Senate agreed to request for conference. Appointed conferees. McCain, Burns, Stevens, Gorton, Hutchison, Abraham, Hollings, Inouye, Rockefeller, Kerry and Wyden.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

30. 29 March 2000

    Passed

    Senate disagreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1843-1846; text: CR S1843-1845)

    Source: Floor

31. 29 March 2000

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate disagreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1843-1846; text: CR S1843-1845)

    Source: NotUsed

32. 30 March 2000

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

33. 18 May 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

34. 18 May 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

35. 8 June 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 106-661 filed. (text of conference report: CR H4115-4118)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

36. 8 June 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 106-661 filed.(text of conference report: CR H4115-4118)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

37. 12 June 2000

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

38. 14 June 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

39. 14 June 2000

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 4 (Roll no. 271). (consideration: CR 4351-4366)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

40. 14 June 2000

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

41. 14 June 2000

    Vote

    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)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

42. 14 June 2000

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report on S. 761.

    Source: Floor

43. 14 June 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

44. 14 June 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Bliley brought up conference report H. Rept. 106-661 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 523.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

45. 14 June 2000

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 523 passed House.

    Source: Floor

46. 15 June 2000

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5215-5231)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

47. 16 June 2000

    Vote

    Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 0. Record Vote Number: 133. (consideration: CR S5281-5290)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

48. 16 June 2000

    Vote

    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)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

49. 16 June 2000

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

50. 20 June 2000

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

51. 20 June 2000

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

52. 30 June 2000

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-229.

    Source: President

53. 30 June 2000

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

54. 30 June 2000

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

Versions

• Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
• Public Law · 30 June 2000 · Download file
• Engrossed Amendment House · 16 February 2000 · Download file
• Engrossed in Senate · 19 November 1999 · Download file
• Reported to Senate · 30 July 1999 · Download file
• Introduced in Senate · 25 March 1999 · Download file

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• Conference report filed in House

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• Engrossed Amendment House (text)

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• Passed House amended

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] · R · Cosponsor
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• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Millennium Digital Commerce Act
• related to → Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
• related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 761) to regulate interstate commerce by electronic means by permitting and encouraging the continued expansion of electronic commerce through the operation of free market forces, and for other purposes.
• amends ← SAMDT 2329
• amends ← To provide a substitute for the bill as reported.

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