3.0.0 6312 2023-01-11T13:34:04Z 2023-01-11T13:34:04Z House HR 2016-11-14 114 [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MEADOWS:H.R. 6312.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17, states, ``The Congressshall have Power To . . . exercise exclusive Legislation inall Cases whatsoever, over such District . . . .''Further,Article 1, Section 10, Clause I, states, ``In the justpreservation of rights and property, it is understood anddeclared, that no law ought ever to be made, or have force inthe said territory, that shall, in any manner whatever,interfere with or affect private contracts or engagements,bona fide, and without fraud, perviously formed.''[Page H6179]]]> hsas00 Armed Services Committee House Standing hsas02 Military Personnel Subcommittee Referred to 2016-12-01T14:55:50Z Referred to 2016-11-14T19:01:05Z hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee Referred to 2016-11-17T21:07:37Z Referred to 2016-11-14T19:01:10Z hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee House Standing Referred to 2016-11-14T19:01:00Z ALLOW Act 114 3158 S 2016-07-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Identical bill CRS 2016-12-01 hsas02 Military Personnel Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Committee 2016-11-17 hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. Committee 2016-11-14 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2016-11-14 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsas00 Armed Services Committee 2016-11-14 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2016-11-14 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2016-11-14 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2016-11-14 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress M001187 Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] Mark Meadows R NC 11 N B001290 Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7] Dave Brat R VA 7 2016-11-14 True Commerce Administrative law and regulatory procedures Administrative remedies District of Columbia Historic sites and heritage areas Licensing and registrations Military facilities and property Military history Monuments and memorials Parks, recreation areas, trails State and local government operations Travel and tourism Commerce 00 2016-11-14 Introduced in House 2016-12-28T17:16:11Z Alternatives to Licensing that Lower Obstacles to Work Act of 2016 or the ALLOW Act

This bill declares, for purposes of establishing an individual's authorization to engage in an occupation on a military installation located on federally-owned land, that the federal government endorses occupational licenses and certifications granted by a state (including the District of Columbia [DC]), regardless of whether the installation is located in the issuing state or DC, provided that:

  • the license or certification is not expired, revoked, or suspended by the issuing state; and
  • there are no outstanding enforcement actions against the individual brought by the licensing board or certifying authority for that occupation in the issuing state.

District of Columbia Occupational Licensing Reform Act

The bill declares DC policy regarding occupational licensing laws.

The bill establishes an Office of Supervision of Occupational Boards in the office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, or another appropriate DC government agency, to be responsible for exercising active supervision over each occupational licensing board to ensure compliance with occupational licensing policy.

The bill prescribes procedures for the Office's review, approval, or rejection of occupational licensure actions before their adoption.

The DC Council shall establish a legislative committee to analyze occupational regulations and review any proposed legislation to impose or modify an occupational regulation to ensure compliance.

An individual may engage in a lawful occupation without being subject to occupational regulations that are arbitrary or unnecessary and substantially burdensome.

The DC government and its boards may not require an occupational license, certification, or registration for a person, or impose any other occupational regulation that imposes a substantial burden on a person, unless:

  • the government has an important interest in protecting against present and recognizable harm to public health, safety, or welfare; and
  • the regulation is substantially related to achievement of that interest.

Any person providing tour guide services for a fee at certain national parks and memorials shall not be required to obtain a license, certification, or permit to provide those services.

]]> ALLOW Act Display Title ALLOW Act Official Title as Introduced To promote economic opportunity for military families, to facilitate workforce attachment for military spouses in their chosen occupation across multiple geographical postings, to reduce barriers to work on military installations, to amend the District of Columbia Code to promote greater freedom in the practice of regulated occupations, to combat abuse of occupational licensing laws by economic incumbents, to promote competition, encourage innovation, protect consumers, and promote compliance with Federal antitrust law, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced ALLOW Act Short Titles as Introduced Alternatives to Licensing that Lower Obstacles to Work Act of 2016 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill District of Columbia Occupational Licensing Reform Act Introduced in House 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr6312ih/xml/BILLS-114hr6312ih.xml 2016-12-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.