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

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 96 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that expresses the sense of Congress regarding the public health, safety, and welfare implications of licensure of design professionals. The bill highlights the importance of ensuring that design professionals, such as architects and engineers, are properly licensed to protect the well-being of the public.

The resolution emphasizes that licensure of design professionals plays a crucial role in safeguarding the public by ensuring that these professionals have the necessary education, training, and experience to carry out their work effectively and safely. It also recognizes the significant impact that design professionals have on the built environment and the potential risks that can arise if they are not properly licensed.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on state and local governments to continue to uphold and strengthen licensure requirements for design professionals to maintain high standards of professionalism and competence in the industry. It also encourages collaboration between government agencies, professional organizations, and other stakeholders to promote the importance of licensure and ensure that the public is adequately protected. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 96 underscores the critical role that licensure of design professionals plays in promoting public health, safety, and welfare, and urges continued support for these requirements to uphold the highest standards in the industry.