Senate Resolution
S.Res. 453
A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week".
Primary Sponsor
Susan Collins
R - ME
Cosponsors
1
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Summary
Designates the week of September 7, 2025 as National Direct Support Professionals Week to recognize workers who provide essential services to individuals with disabilities. Notes the critical shortage of DSPs and their importance for community-based care.
Latest Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
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Designates the week of September 7, 2025 as National Direct Support Professionals Week to recognize workers who provide essential services to individuals with disabilities. Notes the critical shortage of DSPs and their importance for community-based care.
- Bill Number
- 453
- Introduced
- 10/15/2025
- Status
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
- Policy Area
- Health
Data from Congress.gov
Fact Sheet
- Title
- A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week".
- Bill Number
- 453
- Sponsor
- No sponsor
- Status
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
- Introduced
- 10/15/2025
- Summary
- Designates the week of September 7, 2025 as National Direct Support Professionals Week to recognize workers who provide essential services to individuals with disabilities. Notes the critical shortage of DSPs and their importance for community-based care.
Data from Congress.gov
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