US SB1437 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 28 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-04-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 28 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-04-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Margaret Hassan [D-NH] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA] |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-28 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB4779 (Same As) 2021-07-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Subjects
Disability assistance
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Home and outpatient care
Labor and employment
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Home and outpatient care
Labor and employment
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1437/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1437/BILLS-117s1437is.pdf |
