Establish federal standards for the training and certification of working dogs used by government agencies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2026?
The Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2026, known as H.R. 7904, has remained in the House Judiciary, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs committees since March 11, 2026. House committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the bill is considered stalled because most legislative proposals never receive a committee hearing. This outcome is common, as the vast majority of bills fail to advance past the committee stage.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting America’s Working Dogs Act of 2026 (H.R. 7904 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8571 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8571 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
John James (R-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.