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- H.R.2327
H.R.2327: PAWS Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 25, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
230 (109 Democrats, 121 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2017 or the PAWS Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a five-year pilot program under which it provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide service dogs to veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after completing other evidence-based treatment. An organization that receives a grant shall provide for each participating...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 25, 2018 |
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Stivers asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be the first sponsor of H.R. 2327, a bill originally introduced by Representative DeSantis, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 26, 2017 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| May 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) |