HR 1714 · 106th Congress · Commerce
Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1999-11-19)
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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 Securiti…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 1714, Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Aug 20, 1999Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Commerce on August 5, 1999
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 1714, Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Oct 15, 1999Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on October 13, 1999
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (10)
1 Democrat9 Republicans