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2022-12-05
Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
Calendars
2022-12-05
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
ssga00
Senate
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.
Committee
14000
2022-12-05
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
ssga00
9
Library of Congress
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.
Committee
2022-09-28
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
ssga00
Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee
2022-07-13
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
ssga00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
IntroReferral
H38310
2022-07-12
2
House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H37300
2022-07-12
2
House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5960)
Floor
8000
2022-07-12
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Floor
H8D000
2022-07-12
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3544.
Floor
H30000
2022-07-12
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5960-5961)
Floor
H30300
2022-07-12
2
House floor actions
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2022-04-06
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
2022-04-06
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
H11100
2021-05-25
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-05-25
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-05-25
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on April 6, 2022
2022-06-09T19:57:00Z
H.R. 3544, COVS Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58195
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs on September 28, 2022
2022-11-09T16:18:00Z
H.R. 3544, COVS Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58717
S. Rept. 117-224
2022-12-06T00:06:15Z
Reported by
2022-09-28T18:38:11Z
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2022-07-13T16:06:01Z
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Senate
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
ssga00
Standing
2022-04-06T15:51:52Z
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2021-05-25T16:05:45Z
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House
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
Standing
W000804
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Robert
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
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J.
R
2021-05-25
VA
L000591
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Elaine
Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Luria
G.
D
2021-05-25
VA
P000614
1
Chris
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Pappas
D
2022-03-24
NH
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
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2021-05-25
2022-12-05
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
House
Government Operations and Politics
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2021-05-25
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2021 or the COVS Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to quarterly transfer surplus computers and related technology to nonprofit refurbishers for eventual distribution to (1) schools, veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need; and (2) state and local agencies for donation to nonprofit and public entities.</p> <p>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. </p>
2021-11-04T14:25:15Z
00
2022-07-12
Passed House
 <p><b>Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022 or the COVS Act</b></p> <p>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 (1) schools (including home schools), veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need; and (2) state and local agencies for donation to nonprofit and public entities.</p> <p>Specifically, not later than 30 days after state agencies for surplus property have been given 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 and distribution.</p> <p>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. </p>
2022-10-31T18:58:41Z
53
2022-12-05
Reported to Senate
 <p><b>Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022 or the COVS Act</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>  <p><em></em></p>
2023-07-31T22:09:26Z
25
2022-12-05T05:00:00Z
Reported to Senate
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3544rs/xml/BILLS-117hr3544rs.xml
2022-07-13T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3544rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr3544rfs.xml
2022-07-12T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3544eh/xml/BILLS-117hr3544eh.xml
2021-05-25T04:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr3544ih/xml/BILLS-117hr3544ih.xml
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COVS Act
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Senate
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022
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Senate
COVS Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate
EH
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H
House
COVS Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
Engrossed in House
H
House
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022
Short Title(s) as Passed House
IH
Introduced in House
COVS Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
To require the Administrator of General Services to transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair, distribution, and return, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
HR
2023-07-31T22:15:18Z
2023-07-31T22:15:18Z
3.0.0
2022-12-05
Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
Calendars
2022-12-05
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
ssga00
Senate
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.
Committee
14000
2022-12-05
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
ssga00
9
Library of Congress
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.
Committee
2022-09-28
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
ssga00
Senate
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee
2022-07-13
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
ssga00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
IntroReferral
H38310
2022-07-12
2
House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
H37300
2022-07-12
2
House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5960)
Floor
8000
2022-07-12
9
Library of Congress
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Floor
H8D000
2022-07-12
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House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3544.
Floor
H30000
2022-07-12
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5960-5961)
Floor
H30300
2022-07-12
2
House floor actions
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Floor
2022-04-06
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee
2022-04-06
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
H11100
2021-05-25
Oversight and Accountability Committee
hsgo00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
IntroReferral
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2021-05-25
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Library of Congress
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IntroReferral
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2021-05-25
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Library of Congress
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Spanberger
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D
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Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Wittman
J.
R
2021-05-25
VA
L000591
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Elaine
Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Luria
G.
D
2021-05-25
VA
P000614
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Chris
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Pappas
D
2022-03-24
NH
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
2021-05-25
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2021 or the COVS Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to quarterly transfer surplus computers and related technology to nonprofit refurbishers for eventual distribution to (1) schools, veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need; and (2) state and local agencies for donation to nonprofit and public entities.</p> <p>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. </p>
2021-11-04T14:25:15Z
00
2022-07-12
Passed House
 <p><b>Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022 or the COVS Act</b></p> <p>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 (1) schools (including home schools), veterans, seniors, and other specified populations in need; and (2) state and local agencies for donation to nonprofit and public entities.</p> <p>Specifically, not later than 30 days after state agencies for surplus property have been given 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 and distribution.</p> <p>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. </p>
2022-10-31T18:58:41Z
53
2022-12-05
Reported to Senate
 <p><b>Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022 or the COVS Act</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>  <p><em></em></p>
2023-07-31T22:09:26Z
25
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COVS Act
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Senate
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022
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Senate
COVS Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate
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House
COVS Act
Short Title(s) as Passed House
EH
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H
House
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2022
Short Title(s) as Passed House
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COVS Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
To require the Administrator of General Services to transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair, distribution, and return, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
2022-12-05
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.