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K–9 Hero Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 2:00 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5081

K–9 Hero Act of 2019

This bill establishes a program for the Department of Justice to award grants to assist nonprofit organizations with the medical expenses of retired government working dogs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5081

Bill HR 5081 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 14, 2019. Bill HR 5081 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on November 14, 2019.  Bill HR 5081's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of December 18, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5081

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
9
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5081

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Health care costs and insurance
- Mammals
- Service animals
- Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5081

K–9 Hero Act of 2019
To require the Attorney General to establish a grant program to assist with the medical expenses of qualified working dogs, and for other purposes.
K–9 Hero Act of 2019

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5081

Ron Wright
Ron Wright
TexasRepublican
Susan Wild
Susan Wild
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
TexasRepublican
Thomas R. Suozzi
Thomas R. Suozzi
New YorkDemocrat
Denver Riggleman
Denver Riggleman
VirginiaRepublican
Greg Pence
Greg Pence
IndianaRepublican

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