H.R.4040 - Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act; SALONS Stories Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.4040, the SALONS Stories Act, aims to combat domestic violence by amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It proposes to increase grants to states that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. The bill authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2032 to carry out this subsection.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would incentivize states to require domestic violence prevention training for cosmetologists and barbers. This could lead to increased awareness and identification of domestic violence victims. It would also provide victims with referrals to support resources.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of domestic violence signs among cosmetologists and barbers.
- Improved identification of domestic violence victims.
- Enhanced referral systems to connect victims with resources.
- Potential reduction in domestic violence incidents through early intervention.
- Increased funding for states committed to domestic violence prevention.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential burden on cosmetologists and barbers to undergo training.
- Possible resistance from states to implement the required training.
- Limited scope of impact, as it focuses only on cosmetologists and barbers.
- Risk of ineffective training programs if not properly designed and implemented.
- Financial burden on taxpayers to fund the grant increases.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it seeks to address domestic violence, a significant societal problem. Specifically, the preamble states the goal to "promote the general Welfare". The bill's focus on grant increases to states falls under Congress's spending power. It does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).