H.1714 The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
Sponsor: Rep. Tom Bliley, R-VA Introduced: May 6, 1999 Description: A bill to facilitate the use of electronic records and signatures in interstate or foreign commerce.
Sponsor: Sen. Spencer Abraham, R-MI Cosponsors: 2R Introduced: April 29, 1999 Description: The bill would enable broker-dealers and others in the securities industry to accept electronic signatures from customers. The legislation would also authorize the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide guidance on the use of digital signatures by brokers. It would not pre-empt state rules on broker-dealers.