[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 737 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 737

    Expressing support for the designation of October 25, 2021, as 
    ``National Beauty and Wellness Education Day'' by promoting the 
 importance of the Nation's licensed beauty and wellness professionals 
 and the valued role of institutions of higher education that educate 
    students for careers in the thriving beauty and wellness sector.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 21, 2021

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing support for the designation of October 25, 2021, as 
    ``National Beauty and Wellness Education Day'' by promoting the 
 importance of the Nation's licensed beauty and wellness professionals 
 and the valued role of institutions of higher education that educate 
    students for careers in the thriving beauty and wellness sector.

Whereas employment of--

    (1) massage therapists is projected to grow 19.2 percent from 2019 to 
2029, much faster than the average for all occupations reported by Bureau 
of Labor Statistics;

    (2) skincare specialists (estheticians) is projected to grow 16.6 
percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than average for all occupations and 
double the national average for all occupations as reported by the Bureau 
of Labor Statistics; and

    (3) personal appearance services such as shampooing and makeup services 
are projected to grow 17.8 percent from 2019 to 2029;

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 and the growing 
        importance of self-care to well-being 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 valued professionals working in the beauty and 
        wellness sector and the efforts of the institutions of higher 
        education that educate the Nation's licensed beauty and 
        wellness professionals.
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