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H.R. 1046 (115th)

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2017

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Introduced

14 February 2017

Last action

17 February 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

Sponsors

Brett Guthrie, Kathy Castor, Steve King, David Loebsack, JOHN SHIMKUS, G. K. Butterfield, Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Mike Bishop, RON KIND, Julia Brownley, Bradley Byrne, Gregg Harper, Richard Hudson, Diana DeGette, Mike Bost, Robin Kelly, David Rouzer, Rodney Davis, Daniel Kildee, Michael Turner, David Cicilline, Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], JOSE SERRANO, David Roe, Rob Bishop, LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], James Comer, Adam Kinzinger, Scott Peters, Denny Heck, Rod Blum, Glenn Thompson, James McGovern, Bill Pascrell, JAMES COOPER, Kristi Noem, Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Scott Tipton, Markwayne Mullin, Tom Cole, Sam Graves, Betty McCollum, Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Education

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Summary

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Commerce to issue orders applicable to U.S. 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 generic promotion, research, and education regarding concrete masonry products. An order must also provide that assessments be paid by concrete masonry product manufacturers for concrete masonry products manufactured and marketed in the United States. At least 50% of the assessments paid by a manufacturer must be used to support research, education, and generic promotion programs and projects in support of the geographic region of the manufacturer. During the 60-day period preceding the proposed effective date of an order, Commerce shall conduct a referendum for order approval among manufacturers. The bill allows petition and review of an order, and order enforcement through U.S. district courts. The bill requires a study and a report by: (1) the Government Accountability Office on how the board spends assessments collected, the impact of board activities, and other matters relating to the demand for concrete masonry products; and (2) Commerce on the appropriateness and effectiveness of applying the commodity check-off program model to a nonagricultural industry.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 February 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

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