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Medical Care Grants for Retired Federal Working Dogs

Honoring our K9 Heroes Act

Also known as: Honoring our K9 Heroes Act

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This bill would create a new grant program to help pay for the medical care of retired federal working dogs, such as those used in the military or law enforcement. It aims to support the animals that served the country by making their healthcare more affordable.
The money would be given to non-profit organizations that have at least two years of experience helping retired dogs. These groups would then use the federal grants to help handlers cover expensive veterinary bills for things like surgeries or chronic illnesses.
To qualify for help, a dog must have an official retirement letter from a federal agency and must be living with its former handler. This ensures the support goes to dogs that were officially employed by the government.
The program would provide $1 million each year from 2026 through 2030. This funding helps solve the problem of high medical costs that often fall entirely on the handlers who adopt their canine partners after they retire from service.

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May 1, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

May 1, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Honoring our K9 Heroes Act

Bill NumberHR 3144

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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(18)

D: 9R: 9

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