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H.R. 6137: Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act

H.R. 6137 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this bill, direct support professionals who care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities were often grouped into broader job categories like home health aides, making it difficult for the government to track labor shortages… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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