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Courthouse Dogs Act

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5403

Courthouse Dogs Act

This bill authorizes federal courts to allow a certified facility dog to accompany a witness testifying in a criminal proceeding.

Current Status of Bill HR 5403

Bill HR 5403 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2019. Bill HR 5403 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 11, 2019.  Bill HR 5403's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. as of January 28, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5403

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5403

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Evidence and witnesses
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Mammals
- Service animals

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5403

Courthouse Dogs Act
To allow the use of certified facility dogs in criminal proceedings in Federal courts, and for other purposes.
Courthouse Dogs Act

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