K9s for Veterans Therapy Act

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Bill Number

S 2948

Introduced

Nov 21, 2019

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Topics

Animal protection and human-animal relationships Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Disability assistance Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Health programs administration and funding Mammals Mental health Neurological disorders Service animals Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' medical care

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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.

Actions

Nov 21, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 21, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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