Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, state governments have made changes to occupational licensing laws and regulations to make it easier to provide needed services and help individuals who find themselves unable to complete educational requirements or are simply out of work.
On May 12, 2021, Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.) sponsored H.R. 3145, the Freedom to Work Act. This legislation requires federal agencies to identify and review any federal policies that could cause state and local governments to adopt occupational licensing requirements; report on recommended changes to these policies; and enact or adopt the changes.
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