Expanding Access for Veterans' Service Animals Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 31, 2014)
Expanding Access for Veterans' Service Animals Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) certified therapeutic animals should be provided the same access to facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as service animals, and (2) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should implement a certification process for therapeutic animals that mitigate the effects of a medically diagnosed mental health condition.
Bars the Secretary from prohibiting any service animal that is allowed to access VA medical facilities from accessing the room of a patient who is receiving inpatient care at such a facility, including with respect to staying overnight. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations to ensure the safety and health of VA employees, patients, and the public, including by requiring that a patient maintain responsibility for such animal.
What just happenedAug 15, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 31, 2014
- Aug 15, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jul 31, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Jul 31, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 31, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House