H.R. 2623 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Search and Rescue Dog Protection Act
H.R. 2623 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 9, 2019, sponsored by Van Taylor with 28 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 9, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
What it does
Search and Rescue Dog Protection Act This bill requires search and rescue dogs to be treated in the same manner as service animals in the event of a federally declared major disaster or emergency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Van Taylor (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 9, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (May 10, 2019)
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