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Recognizing Direct Support Professionals: Essential Care for Citizens with Disabilities

The Senate designates the week starting September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week" to honor workers providing essential long-term care for millions of individuals with disabilities. The resolution highlights their vital role in ensuring dignity, community inclusion, and daily support, such as personal care and employment assistance. It also draws attention to the critical workforce shortage caused by low wages, which jeopardizes the quality and safety of care for vulnerable citizens.
Key points
Designates a national week to formally recognize the dedication and crucial role of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in supporting individuals with disabilities.
Emphasizes that DSPs are integral to community-based care, helping citizens with daily living, financial matters, and securing employment.
Acknowledges the crisis of high turnover and low wages among DSPs, which poses a risk to the safety and health of the individuals they support.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_453
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2025-10-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_453.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designates a national week to formally recognize the dedication and crucial role of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in supporting individuals with disabilities.
  • Emphasizes that DSPs are integral to community-based care, helping citizens with daily living, financial matters, and securing employment.
  • Acknowledges the crisis of high turnover and low wages among DSPs, which poses a risk to the safety and health of the individuals they support.
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. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME].

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 S7141; text: CR S7141)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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