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Honoring Military Animals and Handlers for Bravery and Service.

This resolution aims to officially recognize and honor military animals and their human handlers for their bravery and contributions in both war and peace. Citizens can expect increased awareness of these animals' vital role in national security and daily life, along with the establishment of a formal process for awarding them valor medals.
Key points
The resolution highlights the historical contributions of animals like dogs, horses, pigeons, and even elephants in military operations and national security.
It supports creating an annual process to nominate animals for the Medal of Bravery and Distinguished Service Medal, similar to practices in other countries.
It raises public awareness about the role of animals in uniformed services, including police, fire departments, and search and rescue teams.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1054
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2024-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of creating a process for honoring their valor and meritorious achievements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1054.

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 2024-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution highlights the historical contributions of animals like dogs, horses, pigeons, and even elephants in military operations and national security.
  • It supports creating an annual process to nominate animals for the Medal of Bravery and Distinguished Service Medal, similar to practices in other countries.
  • It raises public awareness about the role of animals in uniformed services, including police, fire departments, and search and rescue teams.
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. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

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 2025-12-24.

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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