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Commission on the Year 2000 Computer Problem Act

Introduced: January 21, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 6, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10443-10444)
Sep 16, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9433)
Jul 10, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7222-7223)
Jan 21, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Jan 21, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S367-368)
Jan 21, 1997
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commission on the Year 2000 Computer Problem Act - Establishes the National Commission to Address the Year 2000 Computer Problem to conduct a study of the history of the year 2000 computer problem, providing for the following: (1) a brief analysis of the history and background concerning the reasons for the occurrence of the year 2000 computer problem; (2) a determination of the costs of reviewing and rewriting computer codes for both the Federal Government and State governments for a specified period immediately following enactment; (3) an analysis of the implications of the year 2000 computer problem with respect to intergovernmental and integrated systems; (4) a determination of the period of time necessary (including testing) to remedy the computer problem; (5) the development of recommended balanced and sound contracts to be used in necessary Federal procurement with respect to using private contractors in the computer industry, including contracts to carry out compliance with measures to remedy the computer problem for computer programs and systems; and (6) an analysis of the effects and potential effects on the U.S. economy that would result if the computer problem is not resolved by June 1999.

What's happening now October 6, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10443-10444)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2