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

House Concurrent Resolution

H.Con.Res. 47

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Joyce

R - PA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Summary

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that professional licensing of design occupations - including architecture, engineering, surveying, and mapping - is essential to public health, safety, and welfare. It supports states continuing to license these professions while some states reduce licensing requirements for other occupations.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that professional licensing of design occupations - including architecture, engineering, surveying, and mapping - is essential to public health, safety, and welfare. It supports states continuing to license these professions while some states reduce licensing requirements for other occupations.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Supports continued state licensure of design professionals
Covers architecture, engineering, surveying, and mapping
Recognizes design professions as essential to infrastructure safety
Notes NTSB has recognized importance of professional licensing
Distinguishes essential safety licenses from overregulation concerns

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Supports professional organizations in architecture, engineering, and surveying that advocate for licensure. Provides Congress perspective as states consider occupational licensing reform. Does not create binding requirements but signals federal support for maintaining safety-critical professional licenses.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

47, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the public health, safety, and welfare implications of licensure of design professionals.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hconres-47