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H.R. 1059 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

SECURE Notarization Act of 2023

H.R. 1059 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 17, 2023, sponsored by Kelly Armstrong with 30 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Feb 17, 2023
Co-sponsors
30
Policy area
Law

What it does

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023 This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kelly Armstrong (R-ND). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 17, 2023
  • Passed the HouseFeb 27, 2023
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb 28, 2023)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1059 (118th Congress): SECURE Notarization Act of 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-1059/secure-notarization-act-of-2023 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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