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US S613PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
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Introduced
03/05/2021
03/05/2021
In Committee
03/05/2021
03/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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 to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses who do not have mobility impairments.
AI Summary
This bill, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act), directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a five-year pilot program that provides grants to non-profit organizations to assess the effectiveness of using service dog training therapy to address post-deployment mental health and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for eligible veterans. The bill also amends existing law to authorize the Secretary to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses, even if they do not have mobility impairments. The goal is to improve the well-being and reduce the dependence on prescription medications for veterans with PTSD and other mental health conditions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Thom Tillis (R)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Roger Marshall (R),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 06/23/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/613/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s613/BILLS-117s613is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s613/BILLS-117s613is.pdf.pdf |
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