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Easier Access to Jobs: Fewer Licenses, More Work.

This act aims to reduce the number of required occupational licenses, which often hinder employment. Government agencies will be required to review their regulations to eliminate unnecessary licensing requirements or replace them with less restrictive alternatives. This is intended to increase job availability and lower costs for consumers.
Key points
Federal agencies will regularly review and reduce occupational licensing requirements to make it easier for people to find jobs.
The goal is to remove employment barriers, especially for low-income workers, and increase the number of available jobs.
The act aims to lower consumer costs associated with excessive licensing requirements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3145
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Process start date: 2021-05-12