911 saves act
911 Saves Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
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Overview
This bill, the Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act of 2025, directs the Office of Management and Budget to reclassify public safety telecommunicators as a ‘protective service occupation’ within the Standard Occupational Classification system. The bill highlights the critical and often overlooked role these professionals play in emergency response, including handling distressed callers, providing guidance during active threats, and supporting first responders. It aims to more accurately reflect the nature of their work and align the classification system with other related systems.
Key provisions
- Directs the Office of Management and Budget to categorize public safety telecommunicators as protective service occupations.
- Sets a 30-day deadline for the OMB to make this classification change.
- Recognizes the critical role of public safety telecommunicators in emergency response.
- Acknowledges the emotional and physical demands of the job.
- References the use of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) teams.
- States that the Standard Occupational Classification system is used for statistical purposes.
- Notes that occupations are classified based on work performed and required skills.
- Indicates that this change would correct an inaccurate representation in the classification system.
Who is affected
- Public Safety Telecommunicators
- The Office of Management and Budget
- Federal Statistical Agencies
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