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Grant Program for Medical Care of Retired Federal Working Dogs (K9 Heroes).

This law establishes a new grant program to help cover a portion of the medical expenses for retired Federal working dogs, such as those used by law enforcement or the military. The funds will be distributed to eligible non-profit organizations that assist the dogs' handlers, directly reducing the financial burden on individuals caring for these retired service animals. $1 million is authorized annually for this purpose from 2025 through 2029.
Key points
Creates a grant program under the Department of Homeland Security to fund medical care for retired Federal working dogs (K9s).
Financial assistance is provided to handlers who adopt the dogs after their official retirement from federal service.
Grants are awarded to qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations with a history of providing such medical assistance.
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Print number: 118_HR_8887
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2024-06-28