There is no question that in today s digital economy, many private sector business operations involve multiple companies and numerous hardware and software systems, Dreier said on the floor, during debate for the rule. Therefore, being sure that systems will operate in the year 2000 demands Teamwork. Companies need to work together in a positive way. The American private sector, the most energetic, creative and powerful force for positive change in the world, is up to the challenge of tackling these problems, Dreier added. There s no greater incentive for businesses to find Y2K solutions than next year s bottom line.
Legal uncertainty is a hurdle standing in the way of teamwork and problem-solving.
This bill lowers that hurdle. The debate procedures approved by the Rules Committee provided for a structured rule that allowed a number of amendments to be offered and voted on during Floor consideration, including a Democrat substitute.