United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 4809 — SAVES Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill establishes a grant program for nonprofit organizations to provide service dogs to eligible veterans.

The SAVES Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a grant program for nonprofits that provide service dogs to veterans with disabilities. Eligible organizations can receive grants to assist in training service dogs and providing services to veterans.

What this means for you
  • Veterans: Eligible veterans may benefit from access to trained service dogs to assist with their disabilities.

Summary

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program for the provision of service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4809 do?
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program for the provision of service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 4809?
HR 4809 is sponsored by Santos, George (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4809?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4809?
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