To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy, and to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses who do not have mobility impairments.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Aug 25, 2021
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on August 25, 2021.
317 Cosponsors (197 Republicans, 120 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act Passed by Veterans' Committee”
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Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH15, 2011-2021]
(Sponsor)
on May 2, 2021
“Higgins Announces Approval of the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act”
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Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY26]
(Co-sponsor)
on May 13, 2021
“the daily leader: wednesday, may 12, 2021”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
on May 11, 2021
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What stakeholders are saying
History
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Feb 5, 2020
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Mar 1, 2021
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Introduced
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Apr 15, 2021
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Considered by Health
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May 4, 2021
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Ordered Reported
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May 7, 2021
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Text Published
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May 12, 2021
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Passed House (Senate next)
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May 12, 2021
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Reported by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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Aug 6, 2021
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Passed Senate
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Aug 25, 2021
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 1448 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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