HR 4989 · 94th Congress · Commerce

Construction Industry Coordination and Development Act

Introduced 1975-03-14· Sponsored by Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.(1975-03-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Construction Industry Coordination and Development Act - States the findings of Congress that: (1) the construction industry is a major sector of and contributor to the national economy, accounting for more than 11 percent of the gross national product; (2) the construction industry, through its position as a major user of the products of numerous other industries, exerts a multiplied impact on the health of the Nation's industry and on the general economy; and (3) there exists a need for a single Federal office in which to concentrate expertise and information concerning the construction industry and through which to coordinate the many construction contracting agencies of the Federal Government. Establishes the Federal Office of Construction as an executive agency. Provides for a Director and two Deputy Directors each of whom shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Declares that it shall be the purpose of the Federal Office of Construction to serve the consuming public by assuring more effective and efficient functioning of the various components of the construction industry. States that in carrying out such purpose, the Office shall …

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