III
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 290
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 13, 2010
Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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
That Congress—
supports the designation of a National ESIGN Day;
recognizes the previous contribution made by Congress to the adoption of modern solutions that keep the United States on the leading technological edge; and
reaffirms its commitment to facilitating interstate and foreign commerce in an increasingly digital world.
Passed the House of Representatives July 1, 2010.
Lorraine C. Miller,
Clerk