as in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2379. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2379) to reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
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