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119-hr-2937119th CongressWALLET

PROTECT 911 Act

Sponsored By: Representative 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.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

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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