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S.1014: PAWS Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (6 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - 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 awards 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 |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) |