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H.R. 5918

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Department of Defense Service Dog Training Therapy Act
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Committee
Latest Action · May 23, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
May 22, 2018
Cosponsors (5)
3D 2R
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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.

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