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Recognizing and Supporting Public Safety Telecommunicators

The U.S. Senate acknowledges the critical role of public safety telecommunicators in ensuring public safety. It highlights their contributions to saving lives, assisting in emergencies, and supporting first responders like police, fire, and EMS. Citizens are encouraged to appreciate their work, which directly impacts the speed and effectiveness of crisis response.
Key points
Recognition for 911 Dispatchers: The Senate officially supports the goals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, emphasizing their importance.
Crucial Role in Saving Lives: It is highlighted that dispatchers not only relay information but also provide first aid guidance over the phone and prevent crisis situations from worsening.
Support for Public Safety: Their work forms the foundation for effective responses to reports of missing children, hostage situations, or suicide attempts.
Impact on Daily Life: The work of telecommunicators directly affects citizens' safety by ensuring quick and professional assistance in emergencies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_158
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_158.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recognition for 911 Dispatchers: The Senate officially supports the goals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, emphasizing their importance.
  • Crucial Role in Saving Lives: It is highlighted that dispatchers not only relay information but also provide first aid guidance over the phone and prevent crisis situations from worsening.
  • Support for Public Safety: Their work forms the foundation for effective responses to reports of missing children, hostage situations, or suicide attempts.
  • Impact on Daily Life: The work of telecommunicators directly affects citizens' safety by ensuring quick and professional assistance in emergencies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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