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Veterans Support Program: Free Service Dogs and Veterinary Insurance Coverage.

This law establishes a five-year pilot program where the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will award grants to nonprofit organizations. The goal is to provide service dogs free of charge to veterans suffering from specific conditions like PTSD, TBI, or mobility issues. Crucially, veterans will incur no fees, and the VA will provide commercial veterinary insurance for each service dog, ensuring long-term support.
Key points
Veterans with specific disabilities (including PTSD and TBI) will gain free access to specially trained service dogs.
The VA will cover the cost of commercial veterinary insurance for each service dog, ensuring long-term financial support.
Nonprofit organizations receiving grants are prohibited from charging veterans any fees for the dogs or training.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1441
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAVES Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1441.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans with specific disabilities (including PTSD and TBI) will gain free access to specially trained service dogs.
  • The VA will cover the cost of commercial veterinary insurance for each service dog, ensuring long-term financial support.
  • Nonprofit organizations receiving grants are prohibited from charging veterans any fees for the dogs or training.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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