VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:58:10Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3363 VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3363

The VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3363, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to improve reporting and tracking of service dogs provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The bill requires the VA to maintain a comprehensive database of all service dogs provided to veterans, including information on the training, health, and performance of the dogs. This database will help ensure that veterans receive the best possible care and support from their service animals.

Additionally, the VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023 mandates that the VA submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of service dogs provided to veterans, the cost of providing and maintaining these dogs, and any challenges or successes in the program. This transparency will help Congress and the public better understand the impact of service dogs on veterans' lives. Overall, the VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023 seeks to improve the quality of care and support provided to veterans through service dogs, and to ensure that the VA is held accountable for its role in providing these important resources.

Congressional Summary of HR 3363

VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on the average time it took to provide a veteran with a service or guide dog in the prior year. The report must also include legislative recommendations to reduce such wait time.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3363

Bill HR 3363 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill HR 3363 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2023. Bill HR 3363's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 2, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3363

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3363

VA Canine Reporting Act of 2023

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report annually to Congress on the average time to provide a veteran with a service dog or a guide dog, and for other purposes.