H.R. 5918 · 115th Congress
Department of Defense Service Dog Training Therapy Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Carol Shea-Porter
- Introduced
- 2018-05-22
- Latest action
- 2018-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Summary
Department of Defense Service Dog Training Therapy Act
This bill requires the Defense Health Agency of the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a program under which members of the Armed Forces with post-traumatic stress disorder or other post-deployment mental health conditions train service dogs for veterans with disabilities. DOD shall carry out the program in a manner that ensures that such training is a form of therapy that addresses such post-traumatic stress disorder or other post-deployment mental health conditions.