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Support for Retired Military Working Dogs: Veterinary Care and Adoption.

This act introduces changes to ensure better veterinary care for military working dogs after their retirement. It also facilitates their adoption by civilians, eliminating adoption fees and allowing for the collection of donations for their long-term care. This provides support for citizens adopting these dogs in ensuring their proper care.
Key points
Provision of veterinary care for retired military working dogs by the Department of Defense.
Prohibition of adoption fees for military working dogs, making it easier for them to find new homes.
Ability to accept donations for the long-term care of adopted military working dogs.
Inclusion of military working dogs in research on combat-related injuries and mortality, potentially improving their treatment.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1739
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Process start date: 2021-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Support Our Military Working Dogs Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1739.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provision of veterinary care for retired military working dogs by the Department of Defense.
  • Prohibition of adoption fees for military working dogs, making it easier for them to find new homes.
  • Ability to accept donations for the long-term care of adopted military working dogs.
  • Inclusion of military working dogs in research on combat-related injuries and mortality, potentially improving their treatment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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