Federal · 119th Congress
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Policy areaLabor and Employment
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Cosponsors10
Susan M. CollinsRU.S. Senator · ME
Kirsten E. GillibrandDU.S. Senator · NY
Angus S. King Jr.IU.S. Senator · ME
Lisa MurkowskiRU.S. Senator · AK
Jeanne ShaheenDU.S. Senator · NH
Chris Van HollenDU.S. Senator · MD
Lisa Blunt RochesterDU.S. Senator · DE
Mark KellyDU.S. Senator · AZ
Christopher A. CoonsDU.S. Senator · DE
Andy KimDU.S. Senator · NJOther titles2
A bill to require the Office of Management and Budget to consider revising the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate
Legislative history4
Sep 14, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
Sep 14, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Aug 6, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 19, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.