Hearing on Transfer of Michigan Army Missile Plant to State Authority
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing addresses the legal authorization required for the federal government to military land and facilities to a state-level economic development agency for potential civilian use.
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Michigan Job Development Authority
The authority is the designated recipient of the land and facility improvements under the proposed legislation.
U.S. Department of the Army
The Department of the Army would be required to convey the property and relinquish control of the site.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing concerns the transfer of the Michigan Army Missile Plant located in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan.
- The proposed legislation (H.R. 6312/H.R. 6464) authorizes the Secretary of the Army to convey the land and improvements to the Michigan Job Development Authority.
- The hearing was held by the Military Installations and Facilities Subcommittee of the House Committee on Armed Services.
- The session took place during the second session of the 96th Congress on February 7, 1980.
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Why It Matters
The hearing addresses the legal authorization required for the federal government to military land and facilities to a state-level economic development agency for potential civilian use.
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Federal-to-State Property Transfer
The document highlights the mechanism used in 1980 to transition military industrial assets to state-level economic development agencies.
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