House Bill 5403
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Courthouse Dogs Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 11, 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
5403
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Courthouse Dogs Act
This bill authorizes federal courts to allow a certified facility dog to accompany a witness testifying in a criminal proceeding.
December 11, 2019
01/28/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
12/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:59 AM