HR 3544 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
COVS Act
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House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.(2022-12-05)
Plain Language Summary
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Computers for Veterans and Students Act of 2021 or the COVS Act 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. 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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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 3544, COVS Act
Jun 9, 2022As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on April 6, 2022
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 3544, COVS Act
Nov 9, 2022As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs on September 28, 2022
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (3)
2 Democrats1 Republican