S. 3211 · On the floor · Labor and Employment

Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

Sponsor: Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)

What it does

• Directs the Office of Management and Budget to consider establishing a separate occupational code for direct support professionals within the Standard Occupational Classification system during the next scheduled revision.
• Requires the Office of Management and Budget to submit a report to Congress within 30 days of the next revision if it declines to create a separate code, explaining the decision.

Latest action

Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.

Committee: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs