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[H. Con. Res. 290 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 290


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 13, 2010

   Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
                             Transportation

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for designation of June 30 as ``National ESIGN 
                                 Day''.

Whereas the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) 
        was enacted on June 30, 2000, to ensure that a signature, contract, or 
        other record relating to a transaction may not be denied legal effect, 
        validity, or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form;
Whereas Congress directed the Secretary of Commerce to take all actions 
        necessary to eliminate or reduce, to the maximum extent possible, the 
        impediments to commerce in electronic signatures, for the purpose of 
        facilitating the development of interstate and foreign commerce; and
Whereas June 30, 2010, marks the 10th anniversary of the enactment of ESIGN and 
        would be an appropriate date to designate as ``National ESIGN Day'': 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) supports the designation of a ``National ESIGN Day'';
            (2) recognizes the previous contribution made by Congress 
        to the adoption of modern solutions that keep the United States 
        on the leading technological edge; and
            (3) reaffirms its commitment to facilitating interstate and 
        foreign commerce in an increasingly digital world.

            Passed the House of Representatives July 1, 2010.

            Attest:

                                            LORRAINE C. MILLER,

                                                                 Clerk.