SAVES Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2026-03-19T11:03:26Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1441 SAVES Act of 2025 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.

3/19/2026, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 1441

This bill, designated as S. 1441 in the 119th Congress, aims to mandate the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to support initiatives supplying service dogs to qualified veterans.

Congressional Summary of S 1441

Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act of 2025 or the SAVES Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program to award grants on a competitive basis to nonprofit entities to provide service dogs to veterans who have certain disabilities, conditions, or diagnoses (e.g., a visual impairment).

Under the program, the VA may provide up to $2 million to a nonprofit entity in a fiscal year.

The VA must provide a veterinary insurance policy to veterans who receive a service dog through a grant under the program.

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Current Status of Bill S 1441

Bill S 1441 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill S 1441 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 10, 2025. Bill S 1441's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342. as of February 24, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1441

Total Number of Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

127

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1441

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1441

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit entities to assist such entities in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.