On September 21, 2004, bi-partisan legislation was introduced with the aim of amending Title XIX of the Social Security Act to address personal care worker wages nationally. The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act is designed to provide funds to states enabling them to increase the inadequate wages paid to targeted direct support professionals (DSP) who, under the Medicaid program, provide services for individuals with disabilities in the community. For more details about H.R. 5197, visit http://www.supportnac.org/images/PressReleaseLegBill9-21-04.PDF