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S. 5113 — To delay the application of a certain rule for members of the Armed Forces and diplomats stationed in a foreign country and for individuals with service animals, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:649
S. 5113, also known as the “Homeward Bound Act,” is proposed legislation that seeks to delay the enforcement of a new rule regarding the importation of dogs and cats from abroad for certain individuals. Specifically, the delay applies to members of the Armed Forces, U.S....
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S. 5113, the "Homeward Bound Act," is a bill that lets soldiers, diplomats, and people with helper animals bring their pets into the U.S. with a delay on new rules, giving them extra time before they need to follow them. It also makes it easier to bring in dogs from places with low rabies risk and makes sure that existing animal safety rules still apply.
H. R. 9508 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account.
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September 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:711
H. R. 9508, also known as the "People and Animals Well-being Act of 2024" or the "PAW Act of 2024," proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It aims to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as medical expenses. This...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there's a rule that lets people use special piggy banks for medical money, and now, there's a new idea to let them use a bit of that money to help pay for their pets' doctor visits too. This new rule would let families use up to $1,000 to help take care of their pets’ health just like they do for people.
H. R. 9675 — To delay the application of a certain rule for members of the Armed Forces stationed in a foreign country and for individuals with service animals, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:680
H.R. 9675, titled the "Homeward Bound Act," proposes to delay the implementation of a specific health rule concerning the importation of dogs associated with United States Armed Forces personnel stationed overseas, U.S. diplomatic staff, and individuals with service animals. The bill...
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Imagine there's a new rule about bringing dogs into the U.S. from other countries. This bill is like hitting the "pause button" on that rule for people who work in the military or with service animals, so they have more time to follow it.
H. R. 10048 — To prohibit the availability of Federal funds to institutions of higher education that conduct painful biomedical research on dogs and cats.
October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:475
H.R. 10048, known as the “HELP PETS Act,” aims to prevent federal funding from going to colleges and universities that conduct painful biomedical research on dogs and cats. This rule would take effect 180 days after the bill's enactment. The bill includes exceptions for...
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H.R. 10048 is a new rule that says schools can't get money from the government if they do painful tests on dogs and cats, but they can still help sick or hurt animals or special service animals.

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