H.R.4764: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2016

About This Bill

  • Introduced March 16, 2016
  • Latest Major Action March 16, 2016

Bill Cosponsors

126 (37 Democrats, 89 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation, to carry out a five-year pilot program under which the VA shall provide service dogs and veterinary health insurance to certain veterans who: (1) served on active duty on or after September 11, 2001; and (2) were diagnosed with, and continue to suffer...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 3 statements associated with H.R.4764.

Bill Actions

Date Description
March 16, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 16, 2016

Introduced in the House by Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.)

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