H.R. 2327 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
PAWS Act of 2017
H.R. 2327 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 3, 2017, sponsored by Ron DeSantis with 230 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 230
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2017 or the PAWS Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a five-year pilot program under which it provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide service dogs to veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder after completing other evidence-based treatment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron DeSantis (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 109 Democrats, 121 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Stivers asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be the first sponsor of H.R. 2327, a bill originally introduced by Representative DeSantis, for the purpose of ad (Sep 25, 2018)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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