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PROTECT 911 Act

USA119th CongressHR-2937| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2025
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to significantly enhance mental health support for public safety telecommunicators. The Secretary is tasked with developing and publicly disseminating evidence-based best practices for identifying, preventing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring mental health issues specific to this profession. These practices will be periodically updated to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness. Furthermore, the bill requires the creation of resources to educate mental health professionals about the unique culture, stressors, and challenges faced by public safety telecommunicators, including retired personnel. This aims to improve the provision of evidence-based therapies tailored to their needs. To implement these initiatives, the Secretary must consult with public health and mental health experts, clinicians, and relevant national nonprofit associations. The Act also establishes a new grant program under the Public Health Service Act, enabling the Secretary to award funds to State, local, and regional emergency communications centers and other eligible entities. These grants are intended to establish or enhance behavioral health and wellness programs , including peer-support initiatives, and to acquire necessary training materials and instructors. Funds can also be used to disseminate information and materials to support the mental well-being of public safety telecommunicators.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7133
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4804
ProTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2605
PROTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2111
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7263
PROTECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4319
PROTECT 911 Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7142
PROTECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5546
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7840
ProTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4516
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1539
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9310
PROTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8457
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7795
ProTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6038
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6834
PROTECT Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2763
PROTECT 911 Act
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1388
Introduced in Senate
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7133
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4804
    ProTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2605
    PROTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2111
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7263
    PROTECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4319
    PROTECT 911 Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7142
    PROTECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5546
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7840
    ProTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4516
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1539
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9310
    PROTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8457
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7795
    ProTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6038
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6834
    PROTECT Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2763
    PROTECT 911 Act


  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1388
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

PROTECT 911 Act

USA119th CongressHR-2937| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2025
This legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to significantly enhance mental health support for public safety telecommunicators. The Secretary is tasked with developing and publicly disseminating evidence-based best practices for identifying, preventing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring mental health issues specific to this profession. These practices will be periodically updated to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness. Furthermore, the bill requires the creation of resources to educate mental health professionals about the unique culture, stressors, and challenges faced by public safety telecommunicators, including retired personnel. This aims to improve the provision of evidence-based therapies tailored to their needs. To implement these initiatives, the Secretary must consult with public health and mental health experts, clinicians, and relevant national nonprofit associations. The Act also establishes a new grant program under the Public Health Service Act, enabling the Secretary to award funds to State, local, and regional emergency communications centers and other eligible entities. These grants are intended to establish or enhance behavioral health and wellness programs , including peer-support initiatives, and to acquire necessary training materials and instructors. Funds can also be used to disseminate information and materials to support the mental well-being of public safety telecommunicators.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7133
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4804
ProTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2605
PROTECT Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2111
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7263
PROTECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4319
PROTECT 911 Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7142
PROTECT Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5546
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7840
ProTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4516
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1539
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9310
PROTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8457
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7795
ProTECT Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6038
PROTECT Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6834
PROTECT Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2763
PROTECT 911 Act
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1388
Introduced in Senate
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7133
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4804
    ProTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2605
    PROTECT Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2111
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7263
    PROTECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4319
    PROTECT 911 Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7142
    PROTECT Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5546
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7840
    ProTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4516
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1539
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9310
    PROTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8457
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7795
    ProTECT Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6038
    PROTECT Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6834
    PROTECT Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2763
    PROTECT 911 Act


  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1388
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted