Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1563

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2013

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Introduced
Apr 15, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Commerce
Latest Action
Apr 19, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]

Republican·KY-2
Bioguide ID: G000558
First Name: Brett
Last Name: Guthrie
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Committees
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,563
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 15, 2013
Policy Area
Commerce
Is Law
No
Apr 19, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Apr 15, 20130

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue orders applicable to manufacturers of concrete masonry products (concrete). Requires any such order to provide for the establishment of a Concrete Masonry Products Board, which shall carry out a program of promotion, research, and information regarding concrete products. Requires manufacturers and importers to maintain, and make available, specified records.

Requires any such order to provide that assessments shall be paid by concrete manufacturers with respect to concrete manufactured and marketed in the United States. Provides assessment rates. Requires at least 50% of the assessments paid by a manufacturer to be used to support research, education, and promotion plans and projects in support of the geographic region of the manufacturer. Directs the Secretary, during the 60-day period preceding the proposed effective date of an order, to conduct a referendum for order approval among the manufacturers required to pay assessments under the order. Outlines referendum procedures.

Provides for petition and review of an order, and order enforcement through U.S. district courts. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct appropriate investigations in order to administer this Act (with power of subpoena). Directs the Secretary to suspend or terminate any order or provision that obstructs or does not tend to effectuate the purposes of this Act, or that is not favored by persons voting in a referendum.

Energy and Commerce Committee

House· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesBuilding constructionDepartment of CommerceExecutive agency funding and structureJudicial review and appealsManufacturingMarketing and advertisingMaterialsUser charges and fees

Introduced in House

Apr 15, 2013

Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2013 — Informed