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Support Our Military Working Dogs Act

2/9/2022, 3:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6188

Support Our Military Working Dogs Act

This bill modifies veterinary care for retired military working dogs, including by authorizing the Department of Defense to accept donations to support the long-term care of such dogs. It also prohibits military departments from charging fees for the transfer or adoption of military animals, including dogs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6188

Bill HR 6188 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6188 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2020.  Bill HR 6188's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (CR E296) as of March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6188

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6188

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Charitable contributions
- Defense spending
- Mammals
- Public contracts and procurement
- Service animals
- User charges and fees
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
- Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6188

Support Our Military Working Dogs Act
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that military working dogs be retired in the United States, and for other purposes.
Support Our Military Working Dogs Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6188

John Garamendi
John Garamendi
CaliforniaDemocrat
Andy Kim
Andy Kim
New JerseyDemocrat

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