Dogs Offering Gentle Support Act or the DOGS Act This bill establishes a pilot grant program in the Department of Health and Human Services for eligible nonprofits to conduct routine dog-assisted therapy in various community settings and populations. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the program.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Animal and plant healthCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careService animalsVeterans' medical care
DOGS Act
USA116th CongressHR-6170| House
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Dogs Offering Gentle Support Act or the DOGS Act This bill establishes a pilot grant program in the Department of Health and Human Services for eligible nonprofits to conduct routine dog-assisted therapy in various community settings and populations. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the program.
Animal and plant healthCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careService animalsVeterans' medical care