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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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November 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,923
The "Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act" (H. R. 807) mandates the U.S. Treasury Secretary to create special coins to honor the valuable work of service dogs. These coins will be produced in gold, silver, and half-dollar forms and will be available for a limited time starting...
Simple Explanation
The "Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act" is like a special project to make shiny new coins that celebrate the helpful work of service dogs. When people buy these coins, some extra money goes to help an organization called America's VetDogs, which takes care of these special dogs and helps veterans.
H. R. 8571 — To require the Attorney General to establish a grant program to assist with the medical expenses of qualified working dogs, and for other purposes.
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May 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,028
H. R. 8571 proposes to establish a grant program managed by the Attorney General to help cover the medical expenses of retired working dogs. These dogs may have served with the military, federal agencies, or veterans, often incurring significant healthcare costs after their...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help pay for the health care of retired working dogs, like dogs from the military, by giving money to charities that take care of these dogs. It's like giving these doggy heroes a “thank you” gift for their hard work, helping them to stay healthy and happy after they stop working.
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 22, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,941
H.R. 807, known as the “Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act,” requires the U.S. Treasury Secretary to mint commemorative coins honoring the service of working dogs. The coins will come in gold, silver, and clad denominations and will only be issued in 2027, featuring designs...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 807 wants the U.S. government to make special coins that celebrate the amazing work that service dogs do. The money earned from selling these coins will help an organization called America’s VetDogs support veterans who need service dogs.
H. RES. 1451 — Honoring the the American Kennel Club on its 140th anniversary.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:143
H. RES. 1451 honors the American Kennel Club (AKC) on its 140th anniversary for its work promoting responsible dog ownership and improving dog welfare. The resolution highlights the AKC's vast network of dog clubs, efforts to host events, support for canine health research, and numerous...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a big thank-you card from the House of Representatives to a group called the American Kennel Club for doing a great job taking care of dogs for 140 years, making sure they stay healthy and find their way home if they get lost.
S. 2414 — An Act To require agencies with working dog programs to implement the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office relating to the health and welfare of working dogs, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:597
S. 2414, known as the “Working Dog Health and Welfare Act of 2023,” aims to improve the care and management of working dogs used by federal agencies. The bill requires agencies with programs utilizing working dogs to follow recommendations from a Government Accountability...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants government agencies that use dogs for work to take better care of them by following special rules, but it doesn't give them extra money to do this. It also wants countries that get dogs from the U.S. to follow the same rules to make sure the dogs are healthy and happy.
H. R. 6950 — To require agencies with working dog programs to implement the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office relating to the health and welfare of working dogs, and for other purposes.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:722
H.R. 6950, also known as the “Working Dog Health and Welfare Act of 2024,” seeks to ensure that all U.S. government agencies with working dog programs follow recommendations from the Government Accountability Office to improve the health and welfare of these dogs. This...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6950 is a proposal to make sure that dogs working for the government are healthy and treated well, by following special advice and rules. It also wants to make sure that when the government gives these dogs to other countries, those countries treat the dogs nicely too.
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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