Encryption Standards and Procedures Act of 1994
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Oct 1994): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
What this bill does
H.R. 5199, the Encryption Standards and Procedures Act of 1994, would establish a program within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop and manage voluntary encryption standards. The bill aims to promote the development of a secure information infrastructure that balances public welfare, national security, and individual privacy. It would encourage the use of encryption standards to protect electronic information and establish related federal policies.
The bill specifically affects the Department of Commerce, which would oversee the program, and the President, who would designate federal agencies to act as key escrow agents if key escrow encryption standards are established. These agents would be responsible for safeguarding encryption keys. The bill also touches on civil liberties and rights to privacy by seeking to preserve these while ensuring government access to electronic information when legally permitted.
As of its introduction in October 1994, H.R. 5199 was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. If it were to advance, it would typically proceed through committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House, and then follow a similar process in the Senate before potentially being sent to the President for signature.
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Official summary
Encryption Standards and Procedures Act of 1994 - Amends the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act to establish an Encryption Standards and Procedures Program to: (1) promote the development of an information infrastructure consistent with public welfare, national security, and the privacy and protection of personal property; (2) encourage the development and use of encryption standards; and (3) establish related Federal policies and standards.
Timeline
6 Oct 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5199 do?
- H.R. 5199, the Encryption Standards and Procedures Act of 1994, would establish a program within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop and manage voluntary encryption standards. The bill aims to promote the development of a secure information infrastructure that balances public welfare, national security, and individual privacy. It would encourage the use of encryption standards to protect electronic information and establish related federal policies. The bill specifically affects the Department of Commerce, which would oversee the program, and the President, who would designate federal agencies to act as key escrow agents if key escrow encryption standards are established. These agents would be responsible for safeguarding encryption keys. The bill also touches on civil liberties and rights to privacy by seeking to preserve these while ensuring government access to electronic information when legally permitted. As of its introduction in October 1994, H.R. 5199 was referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. If it were to advance, it would typically proceed through committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House, and then follow a similar process in the Senate before potentially being sent to the President for signature.
- Has H.R. 5199 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5199. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5199?
- H.R. 5199 was sponsored by Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5199?
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. (6 Oct 1994).
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