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Funding Service Dogs for Veterans with Disabilities and PTSD.

This bill establishes a new competitive grant program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund nonprofit organizations. These organizations will train and provide service dogs to eligible veterans suffering from specific disabilities, including PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and mobility issues. The goal is to enhance the independence and daily functioning of veterans by ensuring access to specialized, high-quality assistance animals.
Key points
The VA is required to award grants to accredited nonprofit organizations to supply service dogs to eligible veterans.
Eligibility covers veterans with severe physical and mental disabilities, including blindness, loss of limb use, TBI, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Grant recipients must ensure equal access to service dogs for eligible women veterans.
The program authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to fund these services.
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Print number: 118_S_2067
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2023-06-21
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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_S_2067.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The VA is required to award grants to accredited nonprofit organizations to supply service dogs to eligible veterans.
  • Eligibility covers veterans with severe physical and mental disabilities, including blindness, loss of limb use, TBI, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  • Grant recipients must ensure equal access to service dogs for eligible women veterans.
  • The program authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to fund these services.
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 Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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