House Bill 5918
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Department of Defense Service Dog Training Therapy Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5918
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Department of Defense Service Dog Training Therapy Act
This bill requires the Defense Health Agency of the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program under which members of the Armed Forces with post-traumatic stress disorder or other post-deployment mental health conditions train service dogs for veterans with disabilities. DOD shall carry out the program in a manner that ensures that such training is a form of therapy that addresses such post-traumatic stress disorder or other post-deployment mental health conditions.
May 22, 2018
05/23/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
05/22/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/22/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:27 PM