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S.769: VETS Dogs Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 8, 2011
- Latest Major Action June 8, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Veterans Equal Treatment for Service Dogs Act of 2011 or VETS Dogs Act of 2011 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) from prohibiting the use of service dogs in or on any VA facility or property or any facility or property that receives VA funding.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| April 8, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |