Senate Bill 1672
117th Congress(2021-2022)
ROCKS Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 18, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1672
Congress
117
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable Act of 2021 or the ROCKS Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a working group of stakeholders (e.g., state, tribal, and local transportation and planning agencies) with knowledge and expertise in the production and transportation of materials used in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure projects to conduct a study on access to such materials, including access to stone, sand, and gravel.
May 18, 2021
05/18/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
05/18/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:50:11 PM