The House of Representatives has passed a $400 billion bill to boost domestic programs in the US. Such programs include tattoo removal for former gang members. In a recent wave of stiffened tattoo laws nationwide, this brings new light into the industry and a bit more notoriety. Many cities around the nation are implementing such programs to help their troubled youth and help people who are seeking to detach from their bloody pasts.
The Associated Press reported, "Among the earmarks was one sponsored by Rep. Howard Berman, D-Calif., who secured $200,000 for a 'tattoo removal violence outreach program' in Los Angeles. Aides said the money would pay for a tattoo removal machine that could help gang members or others shed visible signs of their past, and anyone benefiting would be required to perform community service."
Hopefully this bill will shed more light onto the tattoo removal industry and how it can help stifle corruption and fight against gang-violence.
