H.R. 7566 116th Congress House

COVS Act

Official title: To allow the Administrator of the General Services Administration to transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbis… Show full official titleShow less

Introduced: August 11, 2020 See on congress.gov

Government Operations and Politics AgingChild care and developmentComputers and information technologyCongressional oversight

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Education of the disadvantagedEducational facilities and institutionsElementary 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

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Jul 9, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Jul 9, 2020

Introduced in House

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Latest action July 9, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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