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H. R. 9525 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.
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September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,744
H. R. 9525, known as the "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act" or "SAVES Act," is a proposed law that requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to set up a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations. These organizations will provide service dogs to veterans who are eligible due...
Simple Explanation
The "SAVES Act" wants to help veterans by giving money to groups that train service dogs to help these veterans, especially if they have trouble moving or feel sad or scared. It plans to spend $10 million each year for five years so these veterans can get their helpful dogs for free.
S. RES. 853 — Expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day.
September 24, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:179
S. RES. 853 is a resolution from the 118th Congress that expresses support for designating September 20 as National Service Dog Day. It highlights the important role service dogs play in helping individuals with various challenges, including supporting veterans and people...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 853 is all about showing love to service dogs by suggesting that September 20 should be known as National Service Dog Day. It wants everyone to learn about how these dogs help people, especially those with special needs and veterans, and it hopes the President will encourage fun events to celebrate these amazing dogs.
H. R. 807 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,948
H.R. 807 proposes the minting of commemorative coins by the U.S. Treasury to honor the important services that working dogs provide to society. This bill directs the production of specific quantities of gold, silver, and half-dollar coins, which will be legal tender and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making special coins to honor hard-working dogs, and the money from selling these coins will help pay for training dogs who help veterans and people with disabilities.

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