Senate Bill 1437
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1437
Congress
117
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
This bill 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.
April 28, 2021
04/28/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
04/28/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:06 PM