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IV
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 168
Expressing support for designation of March 6, 2019, as ‘‘National Beauty
and Wellness Education Day’’ by promoting awareness of the goals
and ideals of institutions of higher education that educate the Nation’s
licensed beauty and wellness professionals.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 4, 2019
Mr. LAWSON of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Education and Labor
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for designation of March 6, 2019, as
‘‘National Beauty and Wellness Education Day’’ by pro-
moting awareness of the goals and ideals of institutions
of higher education that educate the Nation’s licensed
beauty and wellness professionals.
Whereas employment of—
(1) barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is pro-
jected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026—faster
than the average for all occupations and almost double
the national average for all occupations of 7 percent as
reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics;
(2) massage therapists is projected to grow 26 per-
cent from 2016 to 2026—much faster than the average
for all occupations and more than 3.7 times the national
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average for all occupations as reported by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics; and
(3) skincare specialists (estheticians) is projected to
grow 14 percent from 2016 to 2026—faster than average
for all occupations and double the national average for all
occupations of 7 percent as reported by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics;
Whereas all States require barbers, hairstylists, cosmetolo-
gists, and skincare specialists to be licensed, and to qual-
ify 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 edu-
cation program of 500 or more hours of study and expe-
rience—in most cases leading to the candidate obtaining
a license or certification; and
Whereas, without proper education in health and safety re-
quirements, applied technical abilities, and acquired soft
skills, individuals seeking to enter these in-demand occu-
pations 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—
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(1) supports the goals and ideals of National
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Beauty and Wellness Education Day;
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(2) recognizes that population growth will lead
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to greater demand for beauty and wellness services;
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(3) understands that proper education is the
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key to ensuring that the expectations of the State,
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the student, and the future employer of the licensed
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professionals are fulfilled; and
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(4) commends the efforts of the institutions of
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higher education that educate the Nation’s licensed
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beauty and wellness professionals.
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