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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Introduced Mar 8, 2024
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Mar 8, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Mar 8, 2024
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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John Joyce
RRepublican
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Scott Fitzgerald
RRepublican
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Suzanne Bonamici
DDemocratic
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