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Designating National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week

The U.S. Senate designated the week beginning September 11, 2022, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. This aims to highlight the crucial role of these individuals in providing support to millions with disabilities, enabling them to live with dignity and participate actively in society. The resolution also points out staffing shortages and low wages in this sector, affecting care quality.
Key points
Designation of a special week to recognize the work of direct support professionals.
Emphasis on how direct support professionals assist individuals with disabilities in daily life, work, and community integration.
Highlighting the issue of workforce shortages and low wages, which impacts the quality of services provided.
Encouragement for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to collect specific data on direct support professionals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_767
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating the week beginning September 11, 2022, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_767.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of a special week to recognize the work of direct support professionals.
  • Emphasis on how direct support professionals assist individuals with disabilities in daily life, work, and community integration.
  • Highlighting the issue of workforce shortages and low wages, which impacts the quality of services provided.
  • Encouragement for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to collect specific data on direct support professionals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4804-4805; text: CR S4643)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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