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Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6045

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 a disability) for data reporting purposes.

Current Status of Bill HR 6045

Bill HR 6045 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2020. Bill HR 6045 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 2, 2020.  Bill HR 6045's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 2, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6045

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6045

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6045

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.
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

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