H.R. 5081 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
K–9 Hero Act of 2019
H.R. 5081 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Nov 14, 2019, sponsored by Ron Wright with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
K–9 Hero Act of 2019 This bill establishes a program for the Department of Justice to award grants to assist nonprofit organizations with the medical expenses of retired government working dogs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Wright (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 14, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Dec 18, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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