Bill · H.R. 4539· House(119-HR-4539)
Texture Positive Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Nydia Velázquez
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Texture Positive Act of 2025" directs the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to States. These States are then responsible for providing subgrants to eligible entities. The goal is to fund education and technical training regarding textured hair within cosmetology school curricula. This training specifically covers how to shampoo, deep condition, braid, twist, and style hair that is coiled, curly, or wavy in its natural state.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
Directly supports training related to hair textures frequently associated with this demographic.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
Promotes inclusivity by providing technical training specifically for textured hair often associated with diverse racial groups.
Would students be better off under this?+4
Provides technical training and curriculum enhancements for cosmetology students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cosmetology Students: Students in cosmetology schools can receive education and technical training on how to shampoo, deep condition, braid, twist, and style textured hair (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 3, subparagraph A).
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Eligible Entities: Certain corporations, limited liability companies, associations, or companies that have a Minority- or Women-owned Business Enterprise certificate can receive subgrants to carry out training activities (Section 2, subsection f, paragraph 2, subparagraph A).
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Instructional Improvements: Subgrant funds can be used to develop new education and technical training, hire and train instructors, or provide digital training such as prerecorded videos (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 3, subparagraph B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Cosmetology Schools: A cosmetology school is specifically excluded from being considered an "eligible entity" if it has received any Federal funds at any point other than through a subgrant under this specific act (Section 2, subsection f, paragraph 2, subparagraph B).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Students+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 7/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Marilyn StricklandDemocrat · Washington
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama