HCONRES 96 United States House · 118th Congress

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the public health, safety, and welfare implications of licensure of design professionals.

This non-binding resolution expresses Congress's view that state licensing of design professionals (including architecture, engineering, surveying, and mapping) is essential for public health, safety, and welfare. It states that such licensing protects infrastructure integrity and public safety, citing historical state licensing practices and past congressional recognition of this need. The resolution urges states to maintain these licensing requirements, emphasizing their role in ensuring safe construction, infrastructure development, and environmental protection. It does not create new laws but affirms that state licensing of these professions serves the public interest.
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