House Bill 5117
116th Congress(2019-2020)
ROCKS Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5117
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act or the ROCKS Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a working group of federal, state, tribal, and local stakeholders to conduct a study on the regulatory and legislative improvements necessary to preserve access to covered resources and reduce the costs and environmental impacts of infrastructure projects. (Covered resources are materials used in the construction and maintenance of roads, buildings, and other facilities, including stone, sand, and gravel.)
November 15, 2019
11/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
11/15/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
11/15/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:30 AM