Congress Recognizes the Lifesaving Work of 9-1-1 Professionals During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

April 17, 2026 Congress Recognizes the Lifesaving Work of 9-1-1 Professionals During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Washington, D.C – This week, Representatives Norma Torres and Brian Fitzpatrick, and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Ted Budd join with our colleagues in Congress in celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 13-19, 2026, honoring the dedicated 9-1-1 professionals across the country whose calm voices and quick actions help protect and save lives every day. Last year, we introduced bipartisan resolutions in the House of Representatives and the Senate supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and honoring the extraordinary role these professionals play in our nation’s emergency response system. We are proud to continue that recognition this year. Every day, public safety 9-1-1 professionals demonstrate remarkable skill and composure as they answer calls for help, manage complex emergencies, support first responders in the field, and help ensure that those in need receive timely assistance. Public safety telecommunicators form the backbone of our emergency response system and their critical work often goes unrecognized as they work behind the scenes to keep our communities safe. This work requires resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to public safety. During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we encourage communities across the country to join us in thanking the public safety dispatchers who answer the call and help save lives every day. ### Print Email Share Tweet