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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5403
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5403
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