911 SAVES Act of 2025

This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to consider creating a separate job code for public safety telecommunicators (like 911 dispatchers) within protective service occupations during the next update to the federal Standard Occupational Classification system. This system is used by federal agencies to group and count types of jobs across the economy. If OMB decides not to create the new code, it must send Congress a report explaining why within 60 days of announcing its final decision.

The bill’s findings say 911 call-takers do far more than relay messages: they guide people through crises, help during active shooter events, and support first responders—work that can be emotionally and physically taxing. The findings say updating their classification would correct an inaccurate picture of their work and better align with related systems.

• Who is affected: Public safety telecommunicators, OMB, and agencies that use federal job data .
• What changes: OMB must consider a new protective-services job code for these workers; if not adopted, OMB must explain why.
• When: During the first SOC update after the bill becomes law; the report is due within 60 days if OMB declines the change.