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H.R. 6170 (116th)

DOGS Act

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Introduced

10 March 2020

Last action

10 March 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Daniel Lipinski

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 January 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Dogs Offering Gentle Support Act or the DOGS Act This bill establishes a pilot grant program in the Department of Health and Human Services for eligible nonprofits to conduct routine dog-assisted therapy in various community settings and populations. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of the program.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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