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DOGS Act
2/9/2022, 3:57 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 6170
Dogs Offering Gentle Support Act or the DOGS Act
This bill establishes a pilot grant program in the Department of Health and Human Services for eligible nonprofits to conduct routine dog-assisted therapy in various community settings and populations. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6170
Bill HR 6170 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2020. Bill HR 6170 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2020.  Bill HR 6170's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 10, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6170
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6170
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Animal and plant health
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and paralysis
- Government information and archives
- Health programs administration and funding
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Service animals
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6170
DOGS Act
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot program to study the efficacy of dog-assisted therapy on vulnerable populations, and for other purposes.
DOGS Act
Dogs Offering Gentle Support Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6170
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