119th Congress · House bill · Last action Nov 19, 2025
H.R. 6137In CommitteeLabor and Employment
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (R-PA)38 cosponsorsIntroduced Nov 19, 2025
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All 30 cosponsors
19 Democrats · 11 Republicans
Democrats (19)
Morelle, Joseph D.NY-25
Tonko, PaulNY-20
Ansari, YassaminAZ-03
Trahan, LoriMA-03
Scanlon, Mary GayPA-05
Bonamici, SuzanneOR-01
Mrvan, Frank J.IN-01
Mannion, John W.NY-22
Beatty, JoyceOH-03
Dingell, DebbieMI-06
Krishnamoorthi, RajaIL-08
Golden, Jared F.ME-02
Whitesides, GeorgeCA-27
Soto, DarrenFL-09
Torres, RitchieNY-15
Pingree, ChellieME-01
Hayes, JahanaCT-05
Republicans (11)
Kim, YoungCA-40
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
Mackenzie, RyanPA-07
Stefanik, Elise M.NY-21
Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06
Thompson, GlennPA-15
Fine, RandyFL-06
Bresnahan, Robert P.PA-08
Bost, MikeIL-12
Kiggans, Jennifer A.VA-02
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