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HR 3544 117th Congress House Government Operations and Politics 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 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

COVS Act

Introduced: May 25, 2021 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
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
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
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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)
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
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now December 5, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1