This bill establishes a federal grant program to help pay for veterinary care of retired police dogs and other law enforcement canines. The Attorney General would administer the program, awarding competitive grants to nonprofit organizations with a proven track record of helping retired K9s pay for medical expenses, medications, and veterinary treatment. Grant recipients would use funds only for veterinary-related costs as determined necessary by a veterinarian, and they would be required to submit annual reports to the Attorney General documenting how the money was spent and suggesting improvements for the future. The bill authorizes $5 million in funding for fiscal year 2024 and requires the Attorney General to establish the program within 90 days of the law's enactment. The legislation applies to dogs that have served with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies and have been retired from active duty.
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