House Bill 5081
116th Congress(2019-2020)
K–9 Hero Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5081
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
K–9 Hero Act of 2019
This bill establishes a program for the Department of Justice to award grants to assist nonprofit organizations with the medical expenses of retired government working dogs.
November 14, 2019
12/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
11/20/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9064)
11/14/2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
11/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:31 AM