# 119-hres-203: Recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of honoring their valor and meritorious achievements.

119-hres-203, Recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of honoring their valor and meritorious achievements., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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- As of: 2025-12-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-203
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of honoring their valor and meritorious achievements.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Recognize and honor U.S. service animals and their handlers.** This resolution would thank animals and handlers for their contributions in war and peace and would support creating an annual nomination process for a Medal of Bravery and a Distinguished Service Medal to honor acts of valor and meritorious service by animals.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7613: ALERT Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-203 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/203)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3077)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7613: ALERT Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7613)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-203 (as of 2025-12-21).