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SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-3962| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (128)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Bob Good (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jason Smith (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ron Estes (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2022 This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for such notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat). Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.

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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jun 23, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
Jun 23, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-443, Part I.
Jul 26, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7116-7120)
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3962.
Jul 26, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3962 are considered vacated.
Jul 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)
Jul 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • June 23, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .


  • June 23, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.


  • July 26, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.


  • July 26, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-443, Part I.


  • July 26, 2022
    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.


  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7116-7120)


  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3962.


  • July 26, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3962 are considered vacated.


  • July 27, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)


  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)


  • July 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • HRES 117-1254: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3771) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5118) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to increase the benefits guaranteed in connection with certain pension plans, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • S 117-1625: Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021
Computers and information technologyEvidence and witnessesFederal preemptionGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsJudicial procedure and administrationState and local government operations

SECURE Notarization Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-3962| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2022
Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2022 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2022 This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for such notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat). Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.

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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jun 23, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .
Jun 23, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.
Jul 26, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.
Jul 26, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-443, Part I.
Jul 26, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jul 26, 2022
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7116-7120)
Jul 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3962.
Jul 26, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3962 are considered vacated.
Jul 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)
Jul 27, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)
Jul 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • June 23, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0 .


  • June 23, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.


  • July 26, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.


  • July 26, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-443, Part I.


  • July 26, 2022
    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.


  • July 26, 2022
    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • July 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7116-7120)


  • July 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3962.


  • July 26, 2022
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 3962 are considered vacated.


  • July 27, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended.(consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)


  • July 27, 2022
    Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7116-7118)


  • July 28, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (128)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Bob Good (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jason Smith (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ron Estes (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • HRES 117-1254: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3771) to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5118) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize the completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to increase the benefits guaranteed in connection with certain pension plans, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • S 117-1625: Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyEvidence and witnessesFederal preemptionGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsJudicial procedure and administrationState and local government operations