Bill · H.R. 3144· House(119-HR-3144)

Honoring our K9 Heroes Act

Age: 53 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 5/1/2025
Last activity: 5/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by: Brian Fitzpatrick
Cosponsors: - 19 - 22

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Honoring our K9 Heroes Act," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It aims to establish a grant program designed to increase access to medical care for retired Federal working dogs. Under this program, the Secretary would work with eligible entities to cover portions of medical expenses. Eligible entities must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations that have at least a two-year history of providing medical assistance to retired Federal law enforcement and military working dogs. The bill also defines retired dogs as those who have received a retirement letter and are in the care of their handler. Finally, it authorizes $1,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill assists veterans by providing a grant program to cover medical expenses for their retired military working dogs.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides financial support for the medical care of retired military working dogs that are in the care of their handlers.