About the bill
The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN, Pub.L. 106–229, 114 Stat. 464, enacted June 30, 2000, 15 U.S.C. ch. 96) is a United States federal law passed by the U.S. Congress to facilitate the use of electronic records and electronic signatures in interstate and foreign commerce by ensuring the validity and legal effect of contracts entered into electronically. In 2010, both House of Congress passed a resolution at the request of industry leaders, recognizing June 30 as "National ESIGN Day."
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Sponsor and status
- Introduced:
Mar 25, 1999
106th Congress, 1999–2000- Status:
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Enacted — Signed by the President on Jun 30, 2000
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on June 30, 2000.
- Law:
Pub.L. 106-229
History
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Mar 25, 1999
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Introduced
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Jun 23, 1999
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Ordered Reported
A committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. |
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Nov 1, 1999
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Alternative Bill —
Failed in the House Under Suspension
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1714 (106th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 761 (106th). |
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Nov 9, 1999
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Alternative Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1714 (106th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 761 (106th). |
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Nov 9, 1999
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Alternative Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1714 (106th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 761 (106th). |
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Nov 19, 1999
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Passed Senate (House next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Feb 16, 2000
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Passed House
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was without objection so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Feb 16, 2000
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Text Published
Updated bill text was published as of Passed the House with an Amendment. |
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Jun 14, 2000
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Rules Change —
Agreed To
This activity took place on a related bill, H.Res. 523 (106th). |
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Jun 14, 2000
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Conference Report Agreed to by House (Senate next)
A conference committee was formed, comprising members of both the House and Senate, to resolve the differences in how each chamber passed the bill. The House approved the committee's report proposing the final form of the bill for consideration in both chambers. The Senate must also approve the conference report. |
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Jun 16, 2000
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Conference Report Agreed to by Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. |
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Jun 30, 2000
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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S. 761 (106th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 1999 to Dec 15, 2000. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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