Bill > S2949

This bill, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2019, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to provide service dogs to eligible veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill outlines the eligibility requirements for both organizations and veterans, as well as the benefits that must be provided to the veterans, such as veterinary health insurance and travel expenses. The bill also requires the development of metrics to measure the program's effectiveness and a report from the Comptroller General on the program's approach and methodology. The goal of the bill is to help veterans with PTSD return to civilian life and reduce their dependence on prescription medications.