Whereas employment of— (1) barbers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is projected 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 percent from 2016 to 2026—much faster than the average for all occupations and more than 3.7 times the national 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, 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