That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning September 10, 2017, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week ; (2) recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities of all ages; (3) appreciates the contribution of direct support professionals in supporting individuals with disabilities and their families in the United States; (4) commends direct support professionals for being integral to the provision of long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities; (5) encourages the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor to collect data specific to direct support professionals; and (6) finds that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities in the United States depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.