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Bill117th CongressFiled May 25, 2021Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 3544

COVS Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 5, 2022)

Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022 or the COVS Act

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and eventual distribution to schools (including home schools), veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need.

Specifically, not later than 30 days after the GSA provides state agencies for surplus property an opportunity to review surplus computer or technology equipment that has been determined to be repairable, the GSA must transfer such equipment to participating nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair, distribution, and subsequent transfer to eligible recipients.

What just happenedDec 5, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7](D-VA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Dec 5, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.

  2. Dec 5, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 117-224.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Dec 5, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 117-224.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Sep 28, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Jul 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Jul 12, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. Jul 12, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5960)

  8. Jul 12, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  9. Jul 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3544.

  10. Jul 12, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5960-5961)

  11. Jul 12, 2022FloorH30300

    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  15. May 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. May 25, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to SenateDec 5, 202225

Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022 or the COVS Act

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and eventual distribution to schools (including home schools), veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need.

Specifically, not later than 30 days after the GSA provides state agencies for surplus property an opportunity to review surplus computer or technology equipment that has been determined to be repairable, the GSA must transfer such equipment to participating nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair, distribution, and subsequent transfer to eligible recipients.

Passed HouseJul 12, 202253

Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022 or the COVS Act

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and eventual distribution to (1) schools (including home schools), veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need; and (2) state and local agencies for donation to nonprofit and public entities.

Specifically, not later than 30 days after state agencies for surplus property have been given an opportunity to review surplus computer or technology equipment that has been determined to be repairable, the GSA must transfer such equipment to participating nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution.

Currently, the GSA operates the Computers for Learning Program, which distributes surplus computers and related technology from federal agencies to schools and educational nonprofits; the program does not allow property to be transferred directly to refurbishers.

Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2021

Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2021 or the COVS Act

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to quarterly transfer surplus computers and related technology to nonprofit refurbishers for eventual distribution to (1) schools, veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need; and (2) state and local agencies for donation to nonprofit and public entities.

Currently, the GSA operates the Computers for Learning Program, which distributes surplus computers and related technology from federal agencies to schools and educational nonprofits; the program does not allow property to be transferred directly to refurbishers.

COVS Act — Informed