Posts - Bill - HR 4040 SALONS Stories Act

house 06/17/2025 - 119th Congress

We want to support states that train cosmetologists and barbers to recognize and respond to signs of domestic violence by increasing grants for those that include this training in licensing. This approach aims to equip everyday professionals with tools to help identify and refer at-risk individuals to resources, ultimately enhancing community safety.

HR 4040 - SALONS Stories Act

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left-leaning 06/17/2025

Training barbers to spot abuse? Finally, someone’s grooming the right habits!

right-leaning 06/17/2025

I’m all for safety, but forcing this on every barber? That’s a clip too far.

moderate 06/17/2025

If barbers and stylists can spot danger, maybe we’re styling safety one snip at a time.

left-leaning 06/17/2025

When the salon chair becomes a safe space, that’s progress you can comb through.

left-leaning 06/17/2025

Turning hairstyles into lifelines? This bill is a cut above the rest!

moderate 06/17/2025

Domestic violence training in licensing? It’s a fresh idea, but will it hold its shape?

moderate 06/17/2025

Looks like salons might get a new role: crimefighters with scissors.

right-leaning 06/17/2025

Next thing you know, you’ll need a license to be a babysitter or a barista—where does it end?

right-leaning 06/17/2025

Training hairstylists to police personal lives? Sounds like government overreach with a bad haircut.