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This bill establishes a grant program to help provide medical care for retired federal working dogs, such as those used by law enforcement and military agencies. Specifically, the bill allows the Secretary of Homeland Security to create grants for non-profit organizations (501(c)(3) entities) that have at least two years of experience providing medical assistance to retired federal working dogs. To qualify for assistance, a dog must have received an official retirement letter from its federal department or agency and must be in the care of its original handler. The grant program would be funded with $1,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, allowing eligible non-profit organizations to cover a portion of medical expenses for these retired K9 heroes. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to add this new grant program, recognizing the important service these working dogs provide and ensuring they receive medical care after their years of dedicated service.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3144/all-info