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Courthouse Dogs Act
11/1/2022, 7:02 PM
Congressional Summary of S 1029
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 S 1029
Bill S 1029 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 4, 2019. Bill S 1029 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on April 4, 2019. Bill S 1029's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of January 30, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1029
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1029
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 S 1029
Courthouse Dogs Act
DAWG Act
Dogs as Witness Guardians Act
Courthouse Dogs Act
Courthouse Dogs Act
A bill to allow the use of certified facility dogs in criminal proceedings in Federal courts, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1029
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