Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 985, the Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015, because this bill makes great strides in promoting and supporting the concrete industry to allow for fair market competition.

By passing this legislation, we will reduce research and education costs while ensuring our infrastructure projects benefit from cost- effective market approaches and additional job growth.

Our country's most productive times were reflected in a robust infrastructure development effort that revolutionized the way we build things.

This bill ensures a forward-leaning approach to concrete masonry while doing so without any Federal funding. It creates an environment that encourages members of the industry to work together through a generic education program, training and safety programs, and promotion of the market. This is all done by establishing an assessment rate on each concrete masonry unit sold.

I commend my colleagues on the Energy and Commerce Committee for their efforts to better the safety and research done in such a vital industry. With this bill, we can move our Nation forward while strengthening our workforce and promoting job growth.

I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 985, and I commend Congressman Guthrie on his hard work and diligence.

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