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

USA119th CongressSRES-453| Senate 
| Updated: 10/15/2025
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution designates the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week" to honor the critical contributions of these workers. Direct support professionals provide essential long-term support and services, enabling millions of individuals with disabilities to live inclusively and with dignity within their communities. They foster connections and offer an alternative to institutional care, helping individuals thrive at home, at work, and in their communities. These professionals build trusting relationships and offer a broad range of personalized support, including assistance with daily living, medication management, community access, and employment. Despite their vital role, there is a critical shortage of direct support professionals, exacerbated by low wages, inadequate benefits, and limited advancement opportunities. The resolution notes that these workers often serve as primary financial providers for their families. The resolution recognizes their dedication and vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. It commends their integral contribution to publicly funded, long-term support and services, finding that the successful implementation of public policies for individuals with disabilities depends on their commitment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-776
A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2020, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-312
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2019, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-767
A resolution designating the week beginning September 11, 2022, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-383
A resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2021, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-817
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-337
A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2023, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-625
A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2018, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-258
A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2017, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
Oct 15, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 15, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
Oct 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-776
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2020, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-312
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2019, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-767
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 11, 2022, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-383
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2021, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-817
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-337
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2023, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-625
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2018, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-258
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2017, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • October 15, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 15, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)


  • October 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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

USA119th CongressSRES-453| Senate 
| Updated: 10/15/2025
This resolution designates the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week" to honor the critical contributions of these workers. Direct support professionals provide essential long-term support and services, enabling millions of individuals with disabilities to live inclusively and with dignity within their communities. They foster connections and offer an alternative to institutional care, helping individuals thrive at home, at work, and in their communities. These professionals build trusting relationships and offer a broad range of personalized support, including assistance with daily living, medication management, community access, and employment. Despite their vital role, there is a critical shortage of direct support professionals, exacerbated by low wages, inadequate benefits, and limited advancement opportunities. The resolution notes that these workers often serve as primary financial providers for their families. The resolution recognizes their dedication and vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. It commends their integral contribution to publicly funded, long-term support and services, finding that the successful implementation of public policies for individuals with disabilities depends on their commitment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-776
A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2020, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-312
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2019, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-767
A resolution designating the week beginning September 11, 2022, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-383
A resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2021, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-817
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-337
A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2023, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-625
A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2018, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-258
A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2017, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
Oct 15, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 15, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
Oct 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-776
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2020, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-312
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2019, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-767
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 11, 2022, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-383
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2021, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-817
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-337
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2023, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-625
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2018, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-258
    A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2017, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".


  • October 15, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 15, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)


  • October 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 15, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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