HR 4779 · 117th Congress · Labor and Employment

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Introduced 2021-07-28· Sponsored by Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.(2021-07-28)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (16)

14 Democrats2 Republicans
Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]NY
Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]PA
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]NY
Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]NY
Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]PA
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]NJ
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]NC
Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]NC
Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]NH
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]NY
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]MO
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]ME
Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]ME
Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]PA