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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 168 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 168

  Expressing support for designation of March 6, 2019, as ``National 
Beauty and Wellness Education Day'' by promoting awareness of the goals 
    and ideals of institutions of higher education that educate the 
          Nation's licensed beauty and wellness professionals.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 4, 2019

  Mr. Lawson of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Expressing support for designation of March 6, 2019, as ``National 
Beauty and Wellness Education Day'' by promoting awareness of the goals 
    and ideals of institutions of higher education that educate the 
          Nation's licensed beauty and wellness professionals.

Whereas employment of--

    (1) barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is projected to grow 13 
percent from 2016 to 2026--faster than the average for all occupations and 
almost double the national average for all occupations of 7 percent as 
reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics;

    (2) massage therapists is projected to grow 26 percent from 2016 to 
2026--much faster than the average for all occupations and more than 3.7 
times the national average for all occupations as reported by the Bureau of 
Labor Statistics; and

    (3) skincare specialists (estheticians) is projected to grow 14 percent 
from 2016 to 2026--faster than average for all occupations and double the 
national average for all occupations of 7 percent as reported by the Bureau 
of Labor Statistics;

Whereas all States require barbers, hairstylists, cosmetologists, and skincare 
        specialists to be licensed, and to qualify for a license, candidates are 
        required to graduate from a State-approved barber or cosmetology program 
        and then pass a State-administered licensing exam;
Whereas most States regulate massage therapy and require massage therapists to 
        complete a postsecondary education program of 500 or more hours of study 
        and experience--in most cases leading to the candidate obtaining a 
        license or certification; and
Whereas, without proper education in health and safety requirements, applied 
        technical abilities, and acquired soft skills, individuals seeking to 
        enter these in-demand occupations would be unable to acquire the 
        knowledge and proficiency required to successfully pass the required 
        exam and enter the workforce: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Beauty and 
        Wellness Education Day;
            (2) recognizes that population growth will lead to greater 
        demand for beauty and wellness services;
            (3) understands that proper education is the key to 
        ensuring that the expectations of the State, the student, and 
        the future employer of the licensed professionals are 
        fulfilled; and
            (4) commends the efforts of the institutions of higher 
        education that educate the Nation's licensed beauty and 
        wellness professionals.
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