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115-hr-5918115th Congress

Department of Defense Service Dog Training Therapy Act

Sponsored By: Representative Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]

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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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]

NH • D

Cosponsors

  • FRANK LOBIONDO

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 5/22/2018

  • Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 5/22/2018

  • Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 5/22/2018

  • WALTER JONES

    NC • R

    Sponsored 5/22/2018

  • WM. CLAY

    MO • D

    Sponsored 11/2/2018

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