Search Results: keywords:"occupational classification"

  • S. RES. 817 — Designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:294

    The resolution S. RES. 817 designates the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week." It highlights the crucial role that direct support professionals play in assisting individuals with disabilities to live more independently...

    Simple Explanation

    In the first week of September 2024, people will celebrate a special week to say "thank you" to the helpers who support individuals with disabilities so they can live better lives. These helpers are super important, but they often don't get paid very much and have hard jobs that need more praise and support.

  • H. R. 540 — To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to review and make certain revisions to the Standard Occupational Classification System, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:839

    H. R. 540, titled the "911 SAVES Act of 2025", aims to change how public safety telecommunicators are classified in the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. The bill acknowledges the critical role these professionals play in emergency responses and seeks to...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 540 wants to make sure the people who answer 911 calls are officially recognized for their hard work and might give them a special title in the job lists used by the government. If this doesn't happen, the person in charge has to explain why to Congress.