PROTECT 911 Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would direct the Department of Health and Human Services to create evidence-based guidance and grants to strengthen and expand mental health care for 9-1-1 and emergency communications workers. It focuses on detecting, preventing, and treating posttraumatic stress disorder and related conditions among public safety telecommunicators.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Grants for 9-1-1 worker wellness
If enacted, HHS would award grants to 9-1-1 centers and eligible nonprofits. The money could start or expand evidence-based wellness and peer-support programs. Funds could pay for training, instructors, materials, and sharing program information. The bill would define who qualifies: centers that take 9-1-1 calls and do dispatch or related work, and nonprofits like 9-1-1 authorities and public safety associations. It would also define “public safety telecommunicator” by job code 43-5031 and what counts as a peer-support program.
PTSD care guidance for 9-1-1 workers
If enacted, HHS would publish best practices to spot, prevent, and treat PTSD and related issues in 9-1-1 workers. HHS would update the guidance over time. The agency would consult health experts, mental health researchers, clinicians, and national telecommunicator groups. HHS would also publish resources to help therapists understand 9-1-1 center culture, job stress, challenges after retirement, and proven treatments.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
IL • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 4/17/2025
Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/17/2025
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Sponsored 4/17/2025
Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/17/2025
Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
TX • D
Sponsored 4/28/2025
Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]
IL • D
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
IA • R
Sponsored 9/30/2025
Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
NC • D
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]
MI • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
NC • D
Sponsored 1/9/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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