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Legislative Progress
Introduced
May 25, 2021
Latest Action
December 5, 2022
Primary Sponsor
Abigail Davis SpanbergerDemocratic(VA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
99pct
559d open
vs 9,698 other HR bills in the 117th — cohort avg 63d
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.
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Filing registrants (4)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Unlicensed Spectrum. Mid band spectrum - 6 GHz. Broadband Deployment and Adoption. Digital Skilling. S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of next Generation 9-1-1, and for other purposes. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Regulatory framework for earth stations. Funding for cybersecurity solutions for schools and libraries. S. 2729, Devices or Every American Act. H.R. 3544, Computers for Veterans and Students Act. H.R. 7624, Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022. H.R. 9463, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act of 2022.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.
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 on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5960)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3544.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5960-5961)
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Unlicensed Spectrum. Mid band spectrum - 6 GHz. Broadband Deployment and Adoption. Digital Skilling. S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of next Generation 9-1-1, and for other purposes. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Regulatory framework for earth stations. Funding for cybersecurity solutions for schools and libraries. S. 2729, Devices or Every American Act. H.R. 3544, Computers for Veterans and Students Act. H.R. 7624, Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022. H.R. 9463, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act of 2022.
Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
COVS Act (HR 3544), FCC auction authority reauthorization; spectrum policy; broadband access and affordability; digital discrimination; broadband equity and inclusion; Lifeline; Affordable Connectivity Program Met with: Senate Commerce members, including Sen. Cantwell Sen. Lujan Sen. Markey Sen. Klobuchar Sen. Blumenthal Sen. Tester Sen. Rosen Met with: Rep. Matsui Rep. Spanberger Rep. Clyburn
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Unlicensed Spectrum. Mid band spectrum - 6 GHz. Broadband Deployment and Adoption. Digital Skilling. S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of next Generation 9-1-1, and for other purposes. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. Regulatory framework for earth stations. Funding for cybersecurity solutions for schools and libraries. S. 2729, Devices or Every American Act. H.R. 3544, Computers for Veterans and Students Act. H.R. 7624, Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022. H.R. 9463, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act of 2022.
Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
COVS Act (HR 3544), FCC auction authority reauthorization; spectrum policybroadband access and affordability, broadband reliability and resiliency; digital discrimination; broadband equity and inclusion; Lifeline; Affordable Connectivity Program Met with: Senate Commerce members, including Sen. Cantwell Sen. Lujan Sen. Markey Sen. Klobuchar Sen. Blumenthal Sen. Baldwin Sen. Rosen Met with: Rep. Matsui Rep. Spanberger Rep. Kaptur Rep. Jones Rep. Clyburn Also met with: Sen. Schumer Sen. Heinrich
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 2226: Remove the Stain Act; H.R. 2777: Give Veterans Home Loan Choices Act of 2017; H.R. 3544: COVS Act; H.R. 3967: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; H.R. 5026: Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act of 2021; H.R. 5738: Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act; H.R. 7524: ACES Act; H.R. 8736: GUARD VA Benefits Act; S. 1198: Solid Start Act of 2022; S. 2172: Building Solutions for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Act of 2021; S. 2794: Supporting Families of the Fallen Act; S. 3373: Honoring our PACT Act of 2022; S. 4580: Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act; S. 4766: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the rules for approval by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of commercial driver education programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes.; Veteran Community Care; Arlington National Cemetery; VA Claims Backlog; VA Electronic Health Record; VA's Benefit Debt Suspension; Closing 90-10 Loophole; Borrower Defense; Vietnam War Commemoration Event for May 2023; Veteran Long-term Care; Veteran Caregiver Support; Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Client expense: $401,719 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
COVS Act (HR 3544), spectrum policy; broadband access and affordability, broadband reliability and resiliency; digital discrimination; broadband equity and inclusion; Lifeline; Affordable Connectivity Program Met with: House Energy and Commerce member offices, including Rep. Pallone Rep. Matsui Rep. Welch Also met with: Rep. Spanberger Rep. Newman Rep. Kaptur Rep. Jones Rep. Clyburn Met with Senate Commerce member offices, including Sen. Cantwell Sen. Hickenlooper Sen. Lujan Sen. Markey Also met with: Sen. Schumer
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
COVS Act (HR 3544), spectrum policy; broadband access and affordability, broadband reliability and resiliency; digital discrimination; broadband equity and inclusion; Lifeline; Affordable Connectivity Program Met with: House Energy and Commerce member offices, including Rep. Pallone Rep. Matsui Rep. Eshoo Rep. Welch Rep. Kinzinger Rep. Guthrie Rep. O'Halleran Also met with: Rep. Spanberger Rep. Newman Rep. Kaptur Rep. Jones Rep. Spartz Rep. Clyburn Met with Senate Commerce member offices, including Sen. Cantwell Sen. Hickenlooper Sen. Lujan Sen. Markey Also met with: Sen. Schumer Sen. Wyden Sen. Bennett
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · second_quarter · Government Issues
GOV - GOVERNMENT ISSUES S.1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 04/14/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3544 - COVS Act (introduced 05/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers H.R.3970 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 06/17/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Markup by |
| April 6, 2022 |
| Oversight and Accountability Committee | House | Referred to | May 25, 2021 |
| May 25, 2021 |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Department Field Activities, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S.