Bills · SRES 453
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 453Health personnelCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it officially acknowledges a group of workers who are essential but often overlooked: Direct Support Professionals. These professionals are the backbone of community-based care for millions of Americans with disabilities, helping them live at home, work, and participate in society. Without them, many individuals with disabilities would struggle to maintain their independence and could be forced into institutional settings.
By designating a week to honor these professionals, the Senate aims to raise public awareness about their critical contributions. It also indirectly highlights the significant challenges they face, such as low pay and high turnover, which are creating a serious shortage of these workers. If this resolution becomes law, it doesn't directly change their pay or working conditions, but it brings national attention to their value, which could eventually lead to support for policies that improve their profession and ensure better care for individuals with disabilities.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week."
This officially recognizes the vital work of these professionals on a national level.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.
It highlights the specific impact DSPs have on individuals' well-being and independence.
PROVISION 03
Calls for the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to consider establishing a separate federal job code for direct support professionals.
A separate job code could lead to better data collection, understanding of the workforce, and potentially better policies for DSPs.
PROVISION 04
Highlights challenges faced by direct support professionals, including low wages, inadequate benefits, and limited advancement opportunities, leading to high turnover.
It draws attention to systemic issues that jeopardize the quality and availability of care for individuals with disabilities.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSOCT 15
Introduced in Senate
OCT 15
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
OCT 15
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 453
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedOct 15, 2025
Last actionOct 15, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED OCT 15, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 453Health personnelCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week".
INTRODUCED OCT 15, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 15, 2025
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