COVS Act
USA116th CongressHR-7566| House
| Updated: 7/9/2020
Abigail Davis Spanberger
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (22)
John Katko (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2020 or the COVS Act This bill allows federal agencies to directly transfer surplus computers and related technology to refurbishers for eventual distribution to schools, veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need. The General Services Administration (GSA) may also transfer property it receives from other agencies to refurbishers for such purposes. 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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Government Operations and Politics
AgingChild care and developmentComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedElementary and secondary educationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education
COVS Act
USA116th CongressHR-7566| House
| Updated: 7/9/2020
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2020 or the COVS Act This bill allows federal agencies to directly transfer surplus computers and related technology to refurbishers for eventual distribution to schools, veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need. The General Services Administration (GSA) may also transfer property it receives from other agencies to refurbishers for such purposes. 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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Abigail Davis Spanberger
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (22)
John Katko (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Government Operations and Politics
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AgingChild care and developmentComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedElementary and secondary educationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education