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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5081
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential 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
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