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Bill115th CongressFiled May 9, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
S.Res. 160

A resolution honoring the service to United States Armed Forces provided by military working dogs and contract working dogs, also known as "war dogs".

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Sep 6, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes, on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army military working dog program: (1) the service that military working dogs and contract working dogs (war dogs) have provided to the Armed Forces, and (2) that not all war dogs were given due recognition by being allowed to retire honorably from service.

Honors the sacrifices made by war dogs in combat and the services war dogs provide in retirement to members of the Armed Forces.

What just happenedSep 6, 2017

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL](D-FL)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Sep 6, 2017Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Sep 6, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Sep 6, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5017)

    Armed Services Committee
  4. Sep 6, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5017)

    Armed Services Committee
  5. May 9, 2017IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2847-2848)

    Armed Services Committee
  6. May 9, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 6, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes, on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army military working dog program: (1) the service that military working dogs and contract working dogs (war dogs) have provided to the Armed Forces, and (2) that not all war dogs were given due recognition by being allowed to retire honorably from service.

Honors the sacrifices made by war dogs in combat and the services war dogs provide in retirement to members of the Armed Forces.

Introduced in SenateMay 9, 2017

Recognizes, on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army military working dog program: (1) the service that military working dogs and contract working dogs (war dogs) have provided to the Armed Forces, and (2) that not all war dogs were given due recognition by being allowed to retire honorably from service.

Honors the sacrifices made by war dogs in combat and the services war dogs provide in retirement to members of the Armed Forces.

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