911 SAVES Act

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:48:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2351 911 SAVES Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2351

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 2351

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2351

Bill HR 2351 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2021. Bill HR 2351 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2021. Bill HR 2351's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of April 1, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2351

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

260

Democrat Cosponsors

188

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2351

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Emergency communications systems

- First responders and emergency personnel

- Government information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2351

911 SAVES Act

To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to review and make certain revisions to the Standard Occupational Classification System, and for other purposes.

911 SAVES Act

Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act of 2021