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To require the Administrator of General Services to transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6407| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2018
Thomas A. Garrett

Thomas A. Garrett

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2018 or the COVS Act This bill directs federal agencies to offer, through the General Services Administration (GSA), to transfer surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution to educational institutions, veterans, disabled individuals, low-income individuals, students, and seniors in need. Each nonprofit computer refurbisher to whom the GSA transfers a surplus computer or technology equipment must offer training programs for such an institution or individual on how to use the computer or equipment. The bill prohibits the GSA from requiring that a nonprofit computer refurbisher repair and distribute any surplus computer or technology equipment within a specific period of time.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • July 17, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

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To require the Administrator of General Services to transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6407| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2018
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2018 or the COVS Act This bill directs federal agencies to offer, through the General Services Administration (GSA), to transfer surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution to educational institutions, veterans, disabled individuals, low-income individuals, students, and seniors in need. Each nonprofit computer refurbisher to whom the GSA transfers a surplus computer or technology equipment must offer training programs for such an institution or individual on how to use the computer or equipment. The bill prohibits the GSA from requiring that a nonprofit computer refurbisher repair and distribute any surplus computer or technology equipment within a specific period of time.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • July 17, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Thomas A. Garrett

Thomas A. Garrett

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingChild care and developmentComputers and information technologyDisability assistanceEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHigher educationPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education