108th Congress > House > Vote 601

Date: November 04, 2003

Result: 382-0 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 603

Vote Subject Matter: Social Welfare / Government Organization

Sponsor: SESSIONS, Pete (R-TX)

Bill number: HCONRES94

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Description: Sense of 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 availability of a stable workforce

Bill summary: 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.

Bill titles: 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.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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