S3211Referred 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
10
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Margaret Wood Hassan
Margaret Wood Hassan
Democrat · NH · Senator
Votes with party: 73.9% (844 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (10)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2025-11-19

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would formally recognize and highlight the important work of direct support professionals—people who provide personal care and assistance to individuals with disabilities or developmental delays. The legislation aims to bring attention to this workforce, which includes home health aides and personal care attendants, likely to support efforts for better working conditions, pay, or training standards for these essential workers.

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Labor and Employment
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