H.R. 198 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act
H.R. 198 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 6, 2011, sponsored by Michael G. Grimm with 98 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 98
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael G. Grimm (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 65 Democrats, 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jul 25, 2011)
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