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H. Con. Res. 94 108th Congress House

Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution

Official title: Expressing the sense of the Congress that community inclusion and enhanced lives for individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities is… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: Expressing the sense of the Congress that community inclusion and enhanced lives for individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities is at serious risk because of the crisis in recruiting and retaining direct support professionals, which impedes the availability of a stable, quality direct support workforce.

Introduced: March 13, 2003 Introduced by: Pete Sessions Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Nov 5, 2003
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 4, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 603). (text: CR H10301)
Nov 4, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 4, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10313-10314)
Nov 4, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 4, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 94.
Nov 4, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10301-10304)
Nov 4, 2003
Mr. McKeon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 31, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Mar 13, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 13, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 4, 2003 House · vote #603 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 382–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 5, 2003

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government and the States should make it a priority to promote a stable, quality direct support workforce for individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities that advances national commitment to community integration for such individuals and personal security for them and their families.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SCONRES 21 Identical bill Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 1 Republican 2 Independent 1
R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Oct 30, 2003
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Oct 30, 2003
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Oct 2, 2003
HOEFFEL, JOSEPH
· Oct 2, 2003
Janklow, William
· Oct 2, 2003
LUCAS, KEN
· Oct 2, 2003
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
· Oct 2, 2003
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Sep 10, 2003
CARSON, BRAD
· Jul 15, 2003
FLETCHER, ERNEST
· Jul 15, 2003
SANDLIN, MAX
· Jul 15, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 94: Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-94/
MLA
"H. Con. Res. 94: Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-94/.
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H. Con. Res. 94, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HCONRES-94/.
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