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S.2948: K9s for Veterans Therapy Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 21, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 21, 2019
Bill Summary
K9s for Veterans Therapy Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program to assess the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder through a method where veterans train service dogs for veterans with disabilities.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 21, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Nov. 21, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) |