H.R. 5117 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
ROCKS Act
H.R. 5117 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Nov 15, 2019, sponsored by Greg Stanton with 22 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 22
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Greg Stanton (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 15, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Nov 18, 2019)
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Committees
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