HR 7566
116th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Aging
Child care and development
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Education of the disadvantaged
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Higher education
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Telephone and wireless communication
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Vocational and technical education
COVS Act
Introduced: July 9, 2020
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Committees of jurisdiction
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