Formally recognize the essential work performed by direct support professionals who assist people with disabilities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act?
The effort to recognize direct support professionals is stalled in the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs as of June 2025. Members of these committees must review the bills before they can advance to a vote. Historical data shows that most bills fail because committees do not take action, and no progress has occurred on these proposals since November 18, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (H.R. 6137 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2941 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2941 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1332 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1332 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.