US SR160 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 9 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-09-06 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 9 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-09-06 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution honoring the service to United States Armed Forces provided by military working dogs and contract working dogs, also known as "war dogs". Recognizes, on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army military working dog program: (1) the service that military working dogs and contract working dogs (war dogs) have provided to the Armed Forces, and (2) that not all war dogs were given due recognition by being allowed to retire honorably from service. Honors the sacrifices made by war dogs in combat and the services war dogs provide in retirement to members of the Armed Forces.
Title
A resolution honoring the service to United States Armed Forces provided by military working dogs and contract working dogs, also known as "war dogs".
Sponsors
Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL] | Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Thom Tillis [R-NC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-09-06 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
2017-09-06 | Senate | Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5017) |
2017-05-09 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2847-2848) |
Subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Armed forces and national security
Congressional tributes
Mammals
Military personnel and dependents
Service animals
Armed forces and national security
Congressional tributes
Mammals
Military personnel and dependents
Service animals