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 See on congress.gov

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Jul 9, 2020

Introduced in House

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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 July 9, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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