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Introduced
06/21/2023
06/21/2023
In Committee
06/21/2023
06/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, called the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or the SAVES Act, requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program that awards grants to nonprofit organizations. These grants will help the organizations carry out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are those enrolled in the VA's patient enrollment system who have certain disabilities, such as blindness, mobility issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other conditions. The bill sets requirements for the grant application process, the use of grant funds, and the evaluation of the program's effectiveness. It also authorizes $10 million per year from 2024 to 2028 to fund this service dog program for veterans.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Thom Tillis (R)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Boozman (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Last Action
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217. (on 07/12/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2067/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2067/BILLS-118s2067is.pdf |
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