Proposed Ban on Selling the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center

The Frame

What this does

If passed, this amendment would legally prohibit the General Services Administration from selling the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, ensuring the facility remains under federal ownership for the 2027 .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

General Services Administration

The agency is prohibited from taking action to dispose of the specified federal property.

Battle Creek residents

The status of the local federal facility is subject to a potential permanent prohibition on sale.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Peters has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense spending bill that would prevent the federal government from selling or disposing of the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If passed, this amendment would legally prohibit the General Services Administration from selling the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, ensuring the facility remains under federal ownership for the 2027 .

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It prevents the General Services Administration from selling or disposing of the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Is this law yet?

No, it is an amendment that has been submitted and , meaning it has not yet been voted on or enacted.

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Federal Property Retention

The amendment seeks to codify a prohibition on the disposal of a specific federal facility, potentially signaling local concern regarding the future of the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Mr. Peters

Connected Entities

locationHart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center“The federal facility in Battle Creek, Michigan, subject to the proposed disposal”Map →

organizationGeneral Services Administration“The federal agency responsible for property disposal.”Map →

personMr. Peters“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

location74 North Washington Avenue“The physical address of the federal center.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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