H.Con.Res. 47 is a non-binding statement of Congress expressing support for state licensure requirements for design professionals, including architects, engineers, surveyors, and mappers. The resolution argues that professional licensing in these fields is essential for protecting public health and safety, citing over a century of state licensing history and references to structural failures that resulted from inadequate professional oversight. The measure responds to concerns that some states are reducing or eliminating licensing requirements for certain occupations, and it calls attention to the importance of maintaining these standards to ensure the integrity of the built environment and critical infrastructure. This concurrent resolution does not create new law, impose funding requirements, or establish timelines; instead, it serves as an expression of Congress's position that states should continue licensing design professionals to safeguard the public interest.
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