H.R. 4305 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
H.R. 4305 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act, has passed the house — introduced on Sep 12, 2019, sponsored by Steve Stivers with 324 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 12, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 324
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act or the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program to assess the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder through a method where veterans train service dogs for veterans with disabilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
Sponsor
Steve Stivers (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 135 Democrats, 189 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 12, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 5, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Feb 10, 2020)
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