H.R.1946 / 103rd Congress

To declare the Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to be excess Federal property and to transfer control of the center from the Administrator of General Services to the Secretary of Defense.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 29, 1993

Declares the Federal Center located in Battle Creek, Michigan, to be excess Federal property. Directs the Administrator of General Services to transfer control of the Center and certain funds for its renovation to the Secretary of Defense.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7] · R–MI

Committees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Armed Services Committee
Oversight and Government Reform Committee

14 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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May 13, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
May 4, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
May 4, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
May 4, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Apr 29, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Apr 29, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Apr 29, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 29, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2137)
Apr 29, 1993
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 1993
Introduced in House

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Introduced in House · Apr 29, 1993 Formatted Text PDF

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Discuss H.R.1946, 103rd Congress: To declare the Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to be excess Federal property and to transfer control of the center from the Administrator of General Services to the Secretary of Defense.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/1946

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1993-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr1946/BILLS-103hr1946ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:08Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.R.1946 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.1946, 103rd Congress: To declare the Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to be excess Federal property and to transfer control of the center from the Administrator of General Services to the Secretary of Defense.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/1946

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1993-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr1946/BILLS-103hr1946ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:08Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.R.1946, 103rd Congress: To declare the Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to be excess Federal property and to transfer control of the center from the Administrator of General Services to the Secretary of Defense.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/1946

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1993-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr1946/BILLS-103hr1946ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:08Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.1946, 103rd Congress: To declare the Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to be excess Federal property and to transfer control of the center from the Administrator of General Services to the Secretary of Defense.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/1946

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1993-04-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr1946/BILLS-103hr1946ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:08Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1946 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.