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119-hr-3144119th Congress

Honoring our K9 Heroes Act

Sponsored By: Representative Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Introduced

Summary

Creates federal grants to help pay medical care for retired Federal working dogs. The bill would add a new grants section to the Homeland Security Act that lets qualified nonprofits help cover some veterinary costs for retired Federal law enforcement and military dogs and would authorize $1.0 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2030.

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  • Retired dogs and handlers: Retired Federal working dogs that have a retirement letter and are in the care of their handler would become eligible for assistance that covers a portion of medical expenses.
  • Nonprofit organizations: Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, exempt from tax, with at least a two-year history providing medical care assistance to retired Federal working dogs.
  • Program details: The Secretary of Homeland Security would run the grant program, set application requirements, and enter agreements with grantees to pay part of covered medical costs.

*Would authorize $1.0 million annually for FY2026–2030, increasing federal spending by about $5.0 million over that period.*

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Help with vet bills for retired federal K-9s

If enacted, DHS would run a grant program to help pay medical care for retired federal working dogs. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with at least two years of helping these dogs could apply. Grants would cover a portion of vet bills, and DHS would set application rules and deadlines. A dog would need a retirement letter from its former federal employer and be in its handler’s care. The bill would authorize $1 million each year for 2026 through 2030.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 5/1/2025

  • Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 5/19/2025

  • Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/17/2025

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 7/2/2025

  • Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 10/10/2025

  • Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

  • Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

  • Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2026

  • Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 3/2/2026

  • Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 3/2/2026

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 3/5/2026

  • Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 3/12/2026

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 3/12/2026

  • Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/20/2026

  • Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 3/24/2026

  • Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 3/30/2026

  • Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/2/2026

  • Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 4/9/2026

  • Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 4/14/2026

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 4/13/2026

  • Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/14/2026

  • Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 4/22/2026

  • Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 5/11/2026

  • Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 5/14/2026

  • Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

    KS • D

    Sponsored 5/19/2026

  • Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 5/20/2026

  • Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 5/29/2026

  • Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2026

  • Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/10/2026

  • Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 7/14/2026

  • Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 9/2/2026

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