Congress 117 - HR 3544 - COVS Act

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Aging Child care and development Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Disability assistance Education of the disadvantaged Educational facilities and institutions Elementary and secondary education Government buildings, facilities, and property Government Operations and Politics Higher education Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Vocational and technical education

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

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.

Actions

Dec 5, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
Dec 5, 2022

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.
Sep 28, 2022

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 13, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 12, 2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2022

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5960)
Jul 12, 2022

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 12, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3544.
Jul 12, 2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5960-5961)
Jul 12, 2022

Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 6, 2022

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 6, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 25, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
May 25, 2021

Introduced in House

Amendments

Related Bills