America’s VetDogs, a national nonprofit provider of service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members and first responders with disabilities, joined Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Subcommittee on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), along with a bipartisan group of House members and other veteran service organizations, to introduce the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
This bipartisan legislation would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist with programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans.
This bill includes training for the service dog and extends the availability of this program to other veteran disabilities, such as blind, deaf, traumatic brain injuries, military sexual trauma, paralysis and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
President and CEO, America’s Vetdogs and Guide Dog Foundation, John Miller’s statement
John Miller, President and CEO of America’s VetDogs and Guide Dog Foundation shared: “America’s VetDogs supports the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act to expand access to accredited service dogs for veterans with disabilities.
“Through our work and training exceptional dogs like Sully H.W. Bush, we see their life-changing impact daily. We urge Congress to pass this vital legislation to support more veterans.”
Congressman, Morgan Luttrell’s statement
Congressman Luttrell explained: “Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country, and we owe it to them to provide every possible resource to support their recovery and well-being.
“For many veterans, service dogs are not just companions, they are life-changing partners that provide independence, stability and purpose.
“The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act will ensure more veterans have access to highly trained service dogs, expanding support beyond PTSD to include those suffering from traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, military sexual trauma and other service-related conditions.
“This is about giving our heroes the tools they need to thrive — not just survive —when they come home.”
Introduction of the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act supported by America’s VetDogs: Summary
Congressman Morgan Luttrell was joined by America’s VetDogs, Chairman of Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Subcommittee on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) and a bipartisan group of House members and other veteran service organizations, to introduce the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act.
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