119th Congress
S.Res. 453

Names a week for direct support professionals

Designates the week starting September 7, 2025, as National Direct Support Professionals Week, honoring workers who assist people with disabilities.

  • The week beginning September 7, 2025 gets the name
  • Recognizes workers who help people with disabilities live, work and take part in their communities
  • Notes a shortage of these workers and that many earn low wages with limited advancement
  • Says a separate job code for these workers should be considered for federal data

Adopted by the Senate

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