HR6137Referred to Committee

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-19
Introduced
50
Cosponsors
HR
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 83.8% (667 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (50)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-11-19

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Plain-English Summary

This bill recognizes and highlights the important work of direct support professionals—people who provide daily care and assistance to individuals with disabilities, elderly people, and others who need help with daily living activities. The legislation aims to draw attention to these workers' contributions and likely supports efforts to improve their working conditions, pay, or training standards. Direct support professionals, their employers, and the people who depend on their care would be affected by any changes this bill might bring.

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Labor and Employment
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