H.R. 2225 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act
H.R. 2225 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 28, 2017, sponsored by Steve Stivers with 63 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 63
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a five-year pilot program to assess the effectiveness of addressing veterans' post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through the therapeutic medium of training service dogs for veterans with disabilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Stivers (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Sep 26, 2017)
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- S. 1094: Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
- S. 114: VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017
- H.R. 2210: To designate the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township…
- H.R. 3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
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