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HOUSE 2941118th CongressPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 587.

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Last Action
9/19/2024

Actions

  • 2024-09-19Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 587.
  • 2024-09-19Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-693.
  • 2024-09-19Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-693.
  • 2024-07-10Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
  • 2024-07-10Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2023-04-27Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • 2023-04-27Introduced in House
  • 2023-04-27Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-04-27 (00)

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to establish a separate category within the Standard Occupational Classification system for direct support professionals (i.e., individuals who provide services to promote independence in individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability) for data reporting purposes.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Joseph Morelle (D-NY)
  • Deborah Ross (D-NC)
  • Dean Phillips (D-MN)
  • Jared Golden (D-ME)
  • Andy Kim (D-NJ)
  • David Trone (D-MD)
  • Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
  • Marcus Molinaro (R-NY)
  • Ann Kuster (D-NH)
  • Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
  • Susan Wild (D-PA)
  • Brian Higgins (D-NY)
  • ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
  • Mary Peltola (D-AK)
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)
  • John Joyce (R-PA)
  • Yadira Caraveo (D-CO)
  • Chris Pappas (D-NH)
  • Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
  • Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)

Subjects

  • Disability assistance
  • Government information and archives
  • Health personnel
  • Home and outpatient care
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