911 SAVES Act of 2025

HR 540, the 911 SAVES Act of 2025, seeks to correct the classification of public safety telecommunicators in the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. It directs the Office of Management and Budget to consider creating a separate SOC code for these professionals within protective service occupations during the next system revision. This change would recognize their unique role in handling high-stress emergency calls - such as those involving missing children, active shooters, or law enforcement safety threats - and better align the SOC with their actual duties. If the OMB declines the change, it must submit a report to Congress explaining the decision within 60 days. The bill does not alter funding, services, or operational procedures for 911 centers.