HR 6188
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Charitable contributions
Defense spending
Mammals
Public contracts and procurement
Service animals
User charges and fees
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
Support Our Military Working Dogs Act
Introduced: March 11, 2020
Introduced by:
Garamendi, John
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (CR E296)
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Support Our Military Working Dogs Act
This bill modifies veterinary care for retired military working dogs, including by authorizing the Department of Defense to accept donations to support the long-term care of such dogs. It also prohibits military departments from charging fees for the transfer or adoption of military animals, including dogs.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (CR E296)
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1