Legislation to Provide Service Dogs to Veterans in Need

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Discussion on legislation named the 'Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act' that aims to provide service dogs to veterans in need at no cost to them, as a tool to fight against veteran suicide and mental health challenges.

Key Points

  • The 'Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act' would mandate grants to nonprofits for providing service dogs to veterans
  • The bill has bipartisan support and aims to prevent veteran suicide
  • The legislation would allocate $10 million in funding per year for the next five years

Pros

  • Provides service dogs to veterans struggling with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, or mobility impairments at no cost
  • Service dogs offer independence, security, and healing to veterans
  • A bipartisan effort to address veteran suicide and mental health challenges