Ensuring Congressional Security and Continuity Act

To require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate the feasibility and costs of implementing a secure computer system for remote voting and communication for the Congress and establishing a system to ensure business continuity for congressional operations.

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Congress

Summary

Ensuring Congressional Security and Continuity Act - Requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to investigate and report to Congress on the feasibility and costs of: (1) implementing a secure system for remote voting and communication for Members of Congress; and (2) establishing a system to ensure business continuity when Members cannot access their offices in Washington, D.C.

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Legislative Actions

2001-12-13
Introduced in House
2001-12-13
Introduced in House
2001-12-13
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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.
2001-12-13
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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.
2001-12-13
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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.
2001-12-18
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
2002-06-25
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3919)

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