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DOGS Act

USA116th CongressHR-6170| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Daniel Lipinski

Daniel Lipinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

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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.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Daniel Lipinski

Daniel Lipinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal and plant healthCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careService animalsVeterans' medical care