911 SAVES Act

Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act of 2021 or the 911 SAVES Act

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, by 30 days after the bill's enactment, to categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation under the Standard Occupational Classification System.

The Bill 117 HR 2351, also known as the 911 SAVES Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to reclassify 911 dispatchers as Protective Service Occupations under the Office of Management and Budget's Standard Occupational Classification System. This reclassification would recognize the important and often stressful work that 911 dispatchers do in responding to emergency calls and dispatching first responders.

The bill also aims to provide 911 dispatchers with the recognition and benefits that come with being classified as Protective Service Occupations. This includes access to federal benefits such as retirement benefits, health benefits, and other benefits that are typically provided to other protective service occupations.

Overall, the 911 SAVES Act seeks to acknowledge the critical role that 911 dispatchers play in emergency response and ensure that they are properly recognized and supported for their important work.