911 dispatchers would get better mental health support and resources through new federal programs.
This bill, called the PROTECT 911 Act, would create new resources and grant money to help 911 dispatchers deal with job-related stress and trauma. It aims to improve how mental health issues are found, prevented, and treated for these essential workers. This means more support for the hundreds of thousands of people who answer emergency calls.
Today, no specific federal requirement exists for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and share best practices. Nor are there educational resources for mental health issues among 911 dispatchers. There is also no dedicated federal grant program for behavioral health and wellness programs within emergency communications centers. If this bill becomes law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be required to create and make publicly available these best practices and educational resources. The Secretary would also establish a grant program to fund mental health and wellness initiatives in 911 centers.
HR 2937 · 119th Congress · April 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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