COVS Act
USA117th CongressHR-3544| House
| Updated: 12/5/2022
Abigail Davis Spanberger
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5960-5961)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3544.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5960)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
Government Operations and Politics
AgingChild care and developmentComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisability assistanceEducational 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 organizationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education
COVS Act
USA117th CongressHR-3544| House
| Updated: 12/5/2022
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5960-5961)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3544.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5960)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
Abigail Davis Spanberger
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Government Operations and Politics
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AgingChild care and developmentComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisability assistanceEducational 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 organizationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education