Bill · H.R. 6137· House(119-HR-6137)

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Age: 53 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 11/19/2025
Last activity: 11/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Brian Fitzpatrick
Cosponsors: - 17 - 33

Labor and Employment

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act. It requires the Office of Management and Budget to consider creating a separate occupational code for direct support professionals during the next revision of the Standard Occupational Classification system. Direct support professionals help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live independently and handle daily activities. Home- and community-based service providers face a high national turnover rate of 39 percent for these workers. Creating a separate code will help the federal government and states track labor shortages and data on turnover rates. If the Office of Management and Budget decides not to create the separate code, the Director must submit an explanatory report to specific congressional committees within 30 days.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
Aims to improve the quality and stability of care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+4
Recognizes the specific needs of the disabled community by distinguishing their professional support system from general home health care.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
Requires a report to Congress if the requested classification change is not implemented.