S 1218 · 105th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Millennium Act

Introduced 1997-09-24· Sponsored by Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1997-09-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Millennium Act - Requires the Federal Communications Commission to: (1) initiate a proceeding to evaluate the potential dangers to the Nation's telecommunications networks from software and systems which are unable to effectively toll the passage of time from December 31, 1999, to January 1, 2000; and (2) make necessary and appropriate regulatory changes within their jurisdiction to ensure the integrity of such networks. Directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to evaluate the potential risks to information stored on personal computers and to take necessary and appropriate actions within its jurisdiction to propose solutions and inform the public. Requires the Secretary of Transportation: (1) to initiate a comprehensive plan to assure that computer hardware and software in transportation systems will not create a safety risk to transportation workers and the general public because of such problem; and (2) if such risk is identified, to take necessary and appropriate measures to assure safety and inform the public.…

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