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SALONS Stories Act

1/26/2024, 6:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 3540

Bill 118 s 3540, also known as the SALONS Stories Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources to small businesses in the salon industry that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SALONS Stories Act aims to create a grant program that will provide financial assistance to salon owners and workers who have experienced financial hardship due to the pandemic. The bill also includes provisions for training and education programs to help salon owners adapt to new health and safety guidelines, as well as resources for mental health support for salon workers who may be experiencing stress or anxiety.

Additionally, the SALONS Stories Act seeks to promote diversity and inclusion within the salon industry by providing funding for programs that support minority-owned salons and encourage diversity in hiring practices. Overall, the SALONS Stories Act is designed to provide much-needed support to small businesses in the salon industry as they navigate the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to help salon owners and workers recover from financial losses, adapt to new health and safety guidelines, and promote diversity and inclusion within the industry.

Current Status of Bill S 3540

Bill S 3540 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2023. Bill S 3540 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 14, 2023.  Bill S 3540's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3540

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3540

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3540

SALONS Stories Act
SALONS Stories Act
Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act
A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to increase grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process, and for other purposes.

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