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Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 22, 2021Government Operations and Politics
S. 2793

SMART Leasing Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 15, 2022)

Saving Money and Accelerating Repairs Through Leasing Act or the SMART Leasing Act

This bill authorizes the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish a pilot program that allows federal agencies to lease underutilized properties with GSA approval and to use the rent payments to help fund capital projects and facilities maintenance.

The GSA may not enter into a lease under the pilot program unless it certifies that the lease will not have a negative impact on its mission or that of the applicable federal agency.

The bill provides for a maximum of six leases under the program during each fiscal year, with a term of up to 15 years.

What just happenedDec 20, 2022

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Dec 20, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 20, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 16, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 15, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7265-7266; text: CR S7266)

  5. Dec 15, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Sep 13, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.

  7. Sep 13, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-147.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  8. Sep 13, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-147.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  9. Nov 3, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Sep 22, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 15, 202255

Saving Money and Accelerating Repairs Through Leasing Act or the SMART Leasing Act

This bill authorizes the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish a pilot program that allows federal agencies to lease underutilized properties with GSA approval and to use the rent payments to help fund capital projects and facilities maintenance.

The GSA may not enter into a lease under the pilot program unless it certifies that the lease will not have a negative impact on its mission or that of the applicable federal agency.

The bill provides for a maximum of six leases under the program during each fiscal year, with a term of up to 15 years.

Reported to SenateSep 13, 202225

Saving Money and Accelerating Repairs Through Leasing Act or the SMART Leasing Act

This bill authorizes the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish a pilot program that allows federal agencies to lease underutilized properties with GSA approval and to use the rent payments to help fund capital projects and facilities maintenance.

The GSA may not enter into a lease under the pilot program unless it certifies that the lease will not have a negative impact on its mission or that of the applicable federal agency.

The bill provides for a maximum of six leases under the program during each fiscal year, with a term of up to 15 years.

Introduced in SenateSep 22, 2021

Saving Money and Accelerating Repairs Through Leasing Act or the SMART Leasing Act

This bill authorizes the General Services Administration (GSA) to establish a pilot program that allows federal agencies to lease underutilized properties with GSA approval and to use the rent payments to help fund capital projects and facilities maintenance.

The GSA may not enter into a lease under the pilot program unless it certifies that the lease will not have a negative impact on its mission or that of the applicable federal agency.

The bill provides for a maximum of six leases under the program during each fiscal year, with a term of up to 15 years.

SMART Leasing Act — Informed