Bipartisan bill proposes $10M/year for 5 years to improve PTSD service dogs for veterans.
The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act is a proposed bipartisan bill in Congress aimed at improving access to service dogs for veterans with PTSD. It seeks to allocate $10 million annually for five years to the Department of Veterans Affairs, which would distribute funds to nonprofits for training service dogs. Research indicates that these dogs can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms. The legislation is gaining support but is still in early stages.
September 22, 2024
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