# 119-hr-3144: Honoring our K9 Heroes Act

119-hr-3144, Honoring our K9 Heroes Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3144
- Congress: 119
- Title: Honoring our K9 Heroes Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 41
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## 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. - 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.*

## Cosponsors (41)

- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] (D-NY), 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), 2026-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] (R-WI), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2026-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R-NY), 2026-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA), 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD), 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Help with vet bills for retired federal K-9s: benefit, low. 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 retir…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-3144 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3144)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3144 (as of 2026-09-21).