Bills · HR 4040
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4040Crime and Law Enforcement
SALONS Stories Act
INTRO JUN 17· LAST ACTION JUN 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it leverages a unique opportunity to address domestic violence in a setting where trust often develops: salons and barbershops. Professionals in these environments often have regular, personal interactions with clients, putting them in a position to notice signs of abuse that others might miss. By providing these professionals with training, the bill aims to create more points of contact for victims seeking help, potentially connecting them to life-saving resources they might not otherwise find. If this bill becomes law, states would be encouraged financially to expand their efforts against domestic violence by incorporating this training into licensing requirements. If it doesn't pass, this specific incentive for states to involve salon professionals in prevention efforts would not exist, and victims might miss out on a potential avenue for support.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides increased federal grants to states that require domestic violence prevention training for cosmetologists and barbers as part of their licensing process.
This incentivizes states to adopt new training requirements that could help identify and support victims of domestic violence.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'domestic violence prevention training' as online or in-person, free, and provided by a non-profit anti-domestic violence organization, focusing on recognizing signs of abuse, responding, and referring clients to resources.
This ensures the training is standardized, accessible, and focuses on practical skills for salon professionals.
PROVISION 03
Limits the grant increase to no more than 10% of a state's average federal funding for domestic violence programs over the past three years, for a maximum of three years.
This sets clear financial parameters for the federal incentive and encourages states to sustain their training programs.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $5,000,000 to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2032 to fund these grant increases.
This specifies the funding commitment and timeframe for the program, allowing states to plan accordingly.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 17
Introduced in House
JUN 17
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4040
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 17, 2025
Last actionJun 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 17, 2025
House BillHR 4040Crime and Law Enforcement
SALONS Stories Act
INTRODUCED JUN 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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