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Free Service Dogs and Veterinary Insurance for Veterans with Disabilities.

This law establishes a five-year pilot program requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to accredited nonprofits. The goal is to provide service dogs free of charge to eligible veterans suffering from specific conditions, including PTSD, TBI, or significant mobility issues. Crucially, the VA will also provide a commercial veterinary insurance policy for the service dog, which continues indefinitely, regardless of the pilot program's duration.
Key points
Veterans with qualifying disabilities (including PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury) can receive a service dog at no cost to them.
The government will provide commercial veterinary insurance for every service dog obtained through this program, covering ongoing care costs.
Veterans seeking a dog for mental health conditions must undergo evaluation by a VA care team to confirm the dog is the optimal treatment approach.
The pilot program is authorized to receive $10 million annually for five consecutive fiscal years.
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Print number: 118_HR_9525
Sponsor: Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]
Process start date: 2024-09-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAVES Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9525.

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 2024-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with qualifying disabilities (including PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury) can receive a service dog at no cost to them.
  • The government will provide commercial veterinary insurance for every service dog obtained through this program, covering ongoing care costs.
  • Veterans seeking a dog for mental health conditions must undergo evaluation by a VA care team to confirm the dog is the optimal treatment approach.
  • The pilot program is authorized to receive $10 million annually for five consecutive fiscal years.
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. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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