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RepublicanBill · H.Con.Res. 47· House(119-HCONRES-47)

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

Rep. Joyce
Age: 69 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
9/4/2025
Last activity
9/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
John Joyce
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 2
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.

What this bill would do

H. Con. Res. 47 expresses the sense of Congress regarding the licensure of design professionals. It highlights the historical role of state licensing for surveying, architecture, and engineering. The resolution notes that some states are reducing or eliminating licensing requirements due to concerns over regulation and competition. Congress asserts that design professions like architecture, engineering, surveying, and mapping are essential to the nation's infrastructure and environment. Ultimately, it states that continuing these licensures is in the best interest of public health, safety, and welfare.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+5

    Promotes the use of qualified professionals for the maintenance of the nation's physical infrastructure.

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5

    Ensures public safety and welfare by advocating for the use of licensed professionals in design.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3

    Design professionals are cited as essential to the integrity of the natural environment.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.