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That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) occupations in design professions, including but not limited to architecture, engineering, surveying, and mapping, are essential to the integrity of the built and natural environment and critical to the successful research, planning, design, construction, development, alteration, repair, operation, and maintenance of real property, the Nation’s physical infrastructure, and resource planning activities, including the assessment, location, and development of critical materials, that contribute to maintaining the country’s economic prosperity, national security, and environmental protection; and (2) continuation of licensure of such occupations and professions by the several States is in the best interest of public health, safety, and welfare.