S.5 — Laken Riley Act
House Roll Call
S.5
| Bill | S.5 — Laken Riley Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 263 / Nay 156 / Present 0 / Not Voting 14 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 217 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 46 | 156 | 0 | 13 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
The Laken Riley Act (S. 5) was enacted as Public Law No: 119-1 during the 119th Congress. This legislation aims to improve the safety and quality of care for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), by enhancing the oversight of service providers and ensuring better access to essential services.
Key provisions of the Laken Riley Act include the establishment of new federal standards for the training and certification of direct support professionals (DSPs) who work with individuals with IDD. The bill mandates that states develop and implement comprehensive training programs for DSPs, focusing on best practices in care, communication, and crisis intervention. This initiative is designed to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive high-quality, compassionate care from well-trained professionals.
The Act authorizes funding through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support state-level implementation of these training programs. Additionally, it allocates resources for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the training initiatives, thereby promoting accountability among service providers.
The Laken Riley Act directly benefits individuals with IDD and their families by enhancing the quality of care they receive. It also impacts state agencies responsible for disability services, as they will be required to comply with the new federal standards and reporting requirements.
Key timelines established by the Act include a requirement for states to submit their training program plans to HHS within one year of the law’s enactment. Following approval, states will have an additional two years to implement these programs and begin training DSPs.
Overall, the Laken Riley Act represents a significant step toward improving the landscape of care for individuals with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support necessary to lead fulfilling lives.
Yea (263)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (156)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
