HR 985 · 114th Congress · Commerce
Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate.(2016-11-15)
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Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015 This bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue orders applicable to manufacturers of concrete masonry products. Any such order must provide for the establishment of a Concrete Masonry Products Board to carry out a program of promotion, research, and information regarding concrete masonry products. Manufacturers and importers shall maintain, and make available, specified records. An order must also provide that assessments be paid by concrete masonry product manufacturers with respect to concrete masonry products manufactured and marketed in the United States. Assessment rates are specified. At least 50% of the assessments paid by a manufacturer must be used to support research, education, and promotion plans and projects in support of the geographic region of the manufacturer. During the 60-day period preceding the proposed effective date of an order, the Secretary shall conduct a referendum for order approval among the manufacturers required to pay assessments under it. Referendum procedures are outlined. The bill allows petition and review of an order, and order enforcement through U.S. district courts…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 985, Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015
Sep 4, 2015As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 29, 2015
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 985, Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015
Dec 7, 2016As passed by the House of Representatives on November 14, 2016
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
6 Democrats14 Republicans