US HB183 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 4 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-03-27 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 4 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-03-27 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program for assessing the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms through a therapeutic medium of service dog training and handling for veterans with disabilities. Requires such program to be carried out at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers that can provide training areas for such purposes.
Title
Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-27 | House | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
| 2013-01-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2013-01-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
Subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Armed forces and national security
Disability assistance
Mental health
Service animals
Veterans' medical care
Armed forces and national security
Disability assistance
Mental health
Service animals
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/183/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr183/BILLS-113hr183ih.pdf |
