Honoring our K9 Heroes Act

This bill proposes to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 by establishing a new grant program aimed at increasing access to medical care for retired Federal working dogs . The Secretary of Homeland Security would be responsible for creating this program, allowing eligible entities to enter into agreements to cover a portion of these dogs' medical expenses. To qualify for a grant, an entity must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides medical assistance for retired Federal law enforcement and military working dogs, and must have at least a two-year history of offering such support. The program specifically covers retired Federal working dogs that have received a retirement letter from their employing agency and are currently in the care of their handler. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $1,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund this critical program.