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911 SAVES Act

USA119th CongressHR-637| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2025
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (70)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the reclassification of public safety telecommunicators within the Standard Occupational Classification System. It addresses the current classification, which does not recognize them as protective service occupations despite their critical role in emergency response. The legislation emphasizes that their duties extend beyond simple information relay, involving complex decision-making, negotiation skills, and providing life-saving instructions during highly stressful situations. The bill's findings highlight the significant emotional and physical impact of their work, including exposure to trauma that can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. To correct this inaccurate representation, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is required to categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation within 30 days of the Act's enactment. This change aims to better align the classification system with the essential, life-saving work these professionals perform.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1629
911 SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2351
911 SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6319
911 SAVES Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9525
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4809
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1558
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-930
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-30
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2603
SAVES Act
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1441
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-113.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1629
    911 SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2351
    911 SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6319
    911 SAVES Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9525
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4809
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1558
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-930
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-30
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2603
    SAVES Act


  • January 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • February 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1441
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-113.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-540: 911 SAVES Act of 2025
Emergency communications systemsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

911 SAVES Act

USA119th CongressHR-637| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2025
This bill mandates the reclassification of public safety telecommunicators within the Standard Occupational Classification System. It addresses the current classification, which does not recognize them as protective service occupations despite their critical role in emergency response. The legislation emphasizes that their duties extend beyond simple information relay, involving complex decision-making, negotiation skills, and providing life-saving instructions during highly stressful situations. The bill's findings highlight the significant emotional and physical impact of their work, including exposure to trauma that can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. To correct this inaccurate representation, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is required to categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation within 30 days of the Act's enactment. This change aims to better align the classification system with the essential, life-saving work these professionals perform.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1629
911 SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2351
911 SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6319
911 SAVES Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9525
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4809
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1558
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-930
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-30
SAVES Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2603
SAVES Act
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1441
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-113.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1629
    911 SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2351
    911 SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6319
    911 SAVES Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9525
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4809
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1558
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-930
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-30
    SAVES Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2603
    SAVES Act


  • January 22, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 22, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.


  • February 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1441
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-113.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (70)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-540: 911 SAVES Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency communications systemsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management