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H.R. 4103 (112th)

Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act

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Introduced

28 February 2012

Last action

15 March 2012 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Sponsors

Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

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Summary

Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces. Requires that such dogs no longer be classified as equipment. Provides that if a dog should be retired, and no suitable adoption is available at the military facility where the dog is located, the dog may transferred to the 341st Training Squadron or to another location for adoption. Authorizes the acceptance of the donation of frequent traveler miles to facilitate the adoption of a dog. Directs the Secretary to establish and maintain a system to provide for the lifetime veterinary care of retired, adopted dogs. Requires the Secretary to administer the system under a contract awarded by the Secretary to a private non-profit entity. Requires such care to meet standards that the Secretary shall establish and periodically update. Requires any costs of the operation and administration of the system and of any veterinary care provided under the system to be covered by such combination of the following as the Secretary and the non-profit entity jointly consider appropriate: (1) contributions from the non-profit entity, (2) payments for such care by owners or guardians of such dogs, and (3) other appropriate non-federal sources of funds. Prohibits the use of federal funds to provide care or operate the system, except for funds used to establish or administer the system, establish standards of care, or prescribe related regulations. Directs the Secretary to create a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize dogs that are killed in action or perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act in service to the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 February 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 March 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

    Source: Committee

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