I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2392 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2011 Mr. Peterson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into building leasing agreements.

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Authority of Secretary of Agriculture to enter into lease agreements

Section 585 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d)

Special leasing authority for Secretary of Agriculture

The authority provided to the Administrator under subsection (a)(1) with respect to entering into lease agreements shall also apply to the Secretary of Agriculture for purposes of entering into lease agreements for the Department of Agriculture or any agency, administration, or service thereof. .