H.R. 1303 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the E-Government Act of 2002 with respect to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference.
H.R. 1303 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Mar 18, 2003, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 108-281
What it does
Amends the E-Government Act of 2002 to authorize the Judicial Conference of the United States to promulgate (currently, requires the Supreme Court to prescribe) rules to protect privacy and security concerns relating to the electronic filing of documents, and the public availability of documents filed electronically, pursuant to the Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 18, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 7, 2003
- Passed the SenateJul 15, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentJul 22, 2004
- Became lawAug 2, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-281. (Aug 2, 2004)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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