Bills · HR 4539
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4539Labor and Employment
Texture Positive Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION JUL 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a recognized gap in cosmetology education: the lack of comprehensive training for textured hair. Many people with coiled, curly, or wavy hair struggle to find stylists who are adequately trained to cut, style, and care for their specific hair type, leading to potential damage or unsatisfactory services. By providing federal funds to integrate this specialized training into cosmetology school curricula, the bill aims to ensure that future hairstylists are equipped with the skills needed to serve a diverse client base.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better service and more options for clients with textured hair, and improve employment opportunities for cosmetologists with specialized skills. If it doesn't become law, the existing disparities in cosmetology education regarding textured hair may continue, leaving a segment of the population underserved and potentially limiting the skillset of new stylists.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Labor to award competitive grants to states for education and technical training on textured hair.
This establishes the federal framework for the program, outlining how funding will flow from the national level to states.
PROVISION 02
States receiving grants must award subgrants to 'eligible entities' for the purpose of providing this training.
This defines the specific type of organizations that will carry out the training, focusing on experienced, often minority or women-owned businesses.
PROVISION 03
Eligible entities must use subgrant funds to provide education and technical training on shampooing, deep conditioning, braiding, twisting, and styling textured hair as part of cosmetology school curricula.
This mandates the core activities of the program, directly impacting what cosmetology students learn and ensuring specific skills are taught.
PROVISION 04
Establishes reporting requirements for eligible entities to states and for states to the Secretary regarding the use of funds and the number of students trained.
These requirements ensure accountability and allow for tracking the program's effectiveness and reach.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 11
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
45
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 11 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 17
Introduced in House
JUL 17
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4539
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionJul 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
House BillHR 4539Labor and Employment
Texture Positive Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 17, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
11
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