Senator Tillis introduces the SAVES Act to provide service dogs for veterans battling PTSD.
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act on Thursday, a bipartisan bill aimed at providing service dogs to eligible veterans.
The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), seeks to establish a grant program for nonprofit organizations to support veterans struggling with PTSD and other service-related injuries.
“Long after the fighting on the battlefield ends, too many of the courageous servicemembers come home and continue to battle against enemies that many consider just as insidious as those with guns, grenades, and rockets,” Tillis said.
He highlighted the need to expand efforts initiated by the PAWS Act, which he introduced in 2021.
The SAVES Act has garnered support from various organizations, including K9s For Warriors and Disabled American Veterans.
“The SAVES Act will ultimately put more service dogs in the hands of Veterans with visible and invisible disabilities, allowing them to regain their independence and reintegrate into civilian life,” Vice President of Government & External Affairs at K9s For Warriors Bill McCabe said, praising the legislation.
“The therapeutic benefits service dogs provide can profoundly empower veterans to battle the invisible wounds of war and assist those facing physical challenges from mobility issues to blindness,” National Legislative Director of Disabled American Veterans Joy IIem added.
Tillis, along with his bipartisan colleagues, urges Congress to pass this vital legislation promptly.
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