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On the recordDecember 15, 2022
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 486, S. 2793. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2793) to authorize the Administrator of General Services to establish an enhanced use lease pilot program, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill, which had been reported from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Saving Money and Accelerating Repairs Through Leasing Act'' or the ``SMART Leasing Act''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED USE LEASE PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of General Services. (2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the enhanced use lease pilot program established under subsection (b). (3) Relevant congressional committees.--The term ``relevant congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.…
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