House Adopts Joint Resolution on Design Professional Licensure

During a session of the House of Representatives, Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) introduced House Concurrent Resolution (H. Con. Res.) 96. The “sense of the Congress” resolution expresses the view that design professional licensure (architects, engineers, surveyors) is critical to public health, safety, and welfare, by recognizing the role these professions play in our economy, while also sending a signal to states that they should not affect these professions in occupational licensing reform.  Although non-binding, its introduction makes a powerful statement on the matter of design professionals.