HR Bill 2941 Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-04-27

Recent Activity

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 587.

Alternative Names

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

To require the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

HCBS Access Act

HCBS Access Act

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Policy Areas

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact

Disability assistance

Government information and archives

Health personnel

Home and outpatient care

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]

Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]

Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]

Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]

Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]

Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8]

Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]

Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]

Rep. Nickel, Wiley [D-NC-13]

Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]

Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]

Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16]

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]

Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-8]

Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]

Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

Committees and Subcommittees

Education and the Workforce Committee

Variations and Revisions

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

10/10/2024, 10:06 PM

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...

Congress
118

Number
HR - 2941

Introduced on
2023-04-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

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

Comments

APPROVED
NS
Nola Shaw
I think this bill is really important because it recognizes the hard work and dedication of direct support professionals. They play a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them live fulfilling lives. I believe that this...

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/17/2023

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...


Latest Action9/19/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 587.