Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

This bill would require the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to consider creating a separate job code for direct support professionals in the Standard Occupational Classification system, which federal agencies use to collect job data. Direct support professionals assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily living, work, and community activities. OMB would consider the code as a healthcare support occupation during the next revision of the system. If OMB decides not to create the code, it must send a report to two congressional committees within 30 days explaining why. The bill does not authorize any new funding.

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Sponsors

• Brian K. Fitzpatrick Republican sponsor
• 50 cosponsors