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[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 26 (Thursday, February 11, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. RUTHERFORD:H.R. 1022.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution[Page H503]
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Standing
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Health Subcommittee
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House committee actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Library of Congress
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2021-02-11
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2021-02-11
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2021-02-11
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2021-02-11
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2021-03-02
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2021-03-02
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2021-03-02
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2021-03-02
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2021-03-02
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2021-03-03
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2021-03-03
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2021-03-08
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2021-03-08
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2021-03-08
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2021-03-08
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2021-03-08
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2021-03-08
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2021-03-11
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WA
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2021-03-11
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2021-03-18
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2021-03-18
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Robert
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2021-03-18
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Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
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2021-04-01
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R
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Elvira
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2021-04-01
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2021-04-01
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2021-04-01
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2021-04-01
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R
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2021-04-15
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TX
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2021-04-15
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Rep. Franklin, C. Scott [R-FL-15]
C.
Franklin
R
FL
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2021-04-15
False
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Alan
Lowenthal
D
CA
S.
47
2021-04-19
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Malliotakis
R
NY
11
2021-05-11
False
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Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Juan
Vargas
D
CA
51
2021-05-11
False
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Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
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Kilmer
D
WA
6
2021-05-11
False
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Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
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2021-05-11
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2021-05-11
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2021-05-11
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2021-05-14
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NY
23
2021-05-14
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Josh
Gottheimer
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NJ
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2021-09-17
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CO
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2021-12-08
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Armed Forces and National Security
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Congressional oversight
- Government studies and investigations
- Mammals
- Mental health
- Neurological disorders
- Performance measurement
- Service animals
- Transportation costs
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
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2021-02-11
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Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2021 or the PAWS Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a grant program for the purpose of pairing service dogs with eligible veterans. Organizations that receive grants must provide veterinary health insurance coverage, hardware, and travel expenses for each service dog and veteran participating in the program.
Eligible veterans are those who (1) are enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) have been evaluated and treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but remain diagnosed with PTSD, (3) may benefit from a service dog, and (4) agree to successfully complete training provided by an eligible organization. Veterans are required to see a VA health care provider at least once every six months to determine whether the veteran continues to benefit from a service dog.
Eligible organizations are nonprofit organizations that
- provide service dogs to veterans with PTSD,
- meet publicly available standards set forth by the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans,
- have expertise in the needs of veterans with PTSD,
- agree to cover all costs in excess of the grant amount to guarantee the benefits of the program,
- agree to reaccept or replace a service dog provided to a veteran, and
- submit an application to the VA.
Any improvement in PTSD symptoms as a result of the provision of a service dog shall not affect the veteran's eligibility for any other VA benefits.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the grant program.

PAWS Act of 2021
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PAWS Act of 2021
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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a grant program under which the Secretary shall make grants to private entities for the provision of service dogs to eligible veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.
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PAWS Act of 2021
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Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2021
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2021-02-11T05:00:00Z
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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