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Action Alert: The Bill Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act Passes the Senate

by | Mar 21, 2024 | News

The Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S1332) passed in the Senate yesterday. The push now moves to the House. The House bill  H.R.2941 has been introduced by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).  

NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Contact your Representatives in the House and tell them to VOTE YES on HR 2941 and recognize the role and value of direct support professionals 

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