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Provide federal recognition and support for retired military and law enforcement working dogs.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asHonoring our K9 Heroes Act

What’s happening with Honoring our K9 Heroes Act?

The Honoring our K9 Heroes Act is represented by H.R. 3144, which has been held in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform since April 30, 2025. The committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way that the vast majority of legislation ends in Congress.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Honoring our K9 Heroes Act (H.R. 3144 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

House

No action since May 2025

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 8887 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 8887 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.