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

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress regarding the critical importance of licensure for design professionals. It asserts that occupations such as architecture, engineering, surveying, and mapping are fundamental to the integrity of the built and natural environment, as well as the successful development and maintenance of the Nation's physical infrastructure. These professions are deemed essential for public health, safety, and welfare, contributing to economic prosperity, national security, and environmental protection. The resolution highlights that all 50 states traditionally license these design disciplines, with Congress having previously recognized their importance in preventing structural failures. Despite some states reducing licensure requirements for certain occupations, this resolution emphasizes that the continuation of state licensure for these specific design professions is unequivocally in the best interest of public health, safety, and welfare .