Global Legal Information Network Participation Act of 1998
Latest action (20 Oct 1998): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 2645, the Global Legal Information Network Participation Act of 1998, would establish an official United States "station" to participate in the Global Legal Information Network (GLIN), an international, noncommercial database through which participating countries share legal texts such as laws and regulations over the Internet. The bill designates the Law Library of Congress, part of the Library of Congress, as the official U.S. station for this network, and names the Law Librarian of Congress as the director responsible for overseeing U.S. participation.
The bill states that U.S. involvement in GLIN would support international cooperation, promote the rule of law, and help ensure accurate, timely exchange of legal information among the world's legislatures. It would primarily affect the Library of Congress and its Law Library, which would take on formal responsibility for managing U.S. contributions to and use of the network. It would not create new obligations for the public or private sector, based on the text provided.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on October 20, 1998, by Senator Craig Thomas and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. According to the official summary, it did not receive a vote and did not advance further before the end of the 105th Congress, meaning it did not become law.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on October 20, 1998, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does S. 2645 do?
- This bill, S. 2645, the Global Legal Information Network Participation Act of 1998, would establish an official United States "station" to participate in the Global Legal Information Network (GLIN), an international, noncommercial database through which participating countries share legal texts such as laws and regulations over the Internet. The bill designates the Law Library of Congress, part of the Library of Congress, as the official U.S. station for this network, and names the Law Librarian of Congress as the director responsible for overseeing U.S. participation. The bill states that U.S. involvement in GLIN would support international cooperation, promote the rule of law, and help ensure accurate, timely exchange of legal information among the world's legislatures. It would primarily affect the Library of Congress and its Law Library, which would take on formal responsibility for managing U.S. contributions to and use of the network. It would not create new obligations for the public or private sector, based on the text provided. The bill was introduced in the Senate on October 20, 1998, by Senator Craig Thomas and referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. According to the official summary, it did not receive a vote and did not advance further before the end of the 105th Congress, meaning it did not become law.
- Has S. 2645 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Oct 1998, S. 2645 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 2645?
- S. 2645 was sponsored by Sen. Craig Thomas [R-WY, 1995-2007] (Republican-WY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2645?
- Introduced (20 Oct 1998).
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