Plain Language Summary
# 911 SAVES Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The 911 SAVES Act would officially classify 911 dispatchers and emergency call center workers as "protective service" workers in the federal government's Standard Occupational Classification system. This classification system is used to organize job categories for statistical purposes across federal agencies. The bill requires this change to be made within 30 days of passage. **Who It Affects and Why It Matters** This bill primarily affects the roughly 100,000+ 911 dispatchers and emergency telecommunicators across the United States.
Currently, these workers may not be classified as protective service employees, which can impact how federal agencies collect data about them, determine eligibility for certain benefits and training programs, and potentially influence pay standards and workplace protections. By reclassifying them as protective service workers—similar to police officers and firefighters—the bill aims to give dispatchers greater recognition and potentially improve their access to benefits and career advancement opportunities. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Norma Torres, a Democrat from California.
CRS Official Summary
Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act of 2025 or the 911 SAVES ActThis bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation under the Standard Occupational Classification system no later than 30 days after the enactment of this bill. (The Standard Occupational Classification system is a federal statistical standard used by federal agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data.)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.