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To direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, computer components, printers, and fax machines, to educational recipients. 5/21/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Federal Electronic Equipment Donation Act of 2008 - Directs each federal agency to identify useful federal electronic equipment that the agency has determined is excess to its needs and to: (1) report such equipment to the Administrator of General Services for processing for transfer to an educational recipient in accordance with provisions relating to the donation of personal property through state agencies; (2) transfer such equipment directly to such a recipient by arrangement with the Administrator; or (3) report such equipment to the Administrator as excess property if transfer is not practicable.Provides procedures, in the transfer of such equipment, for refurbishing for classroom use and data removal.Requires [...]

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  • 05/22/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
  • 05/21/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/2008 H4089-4090)
  • 05/21/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 05/21/2008 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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