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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 4, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1029

Courthouse Dogs Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Dec 19, 2019)

Courthouse Dogs Act

This bill authorizes federal courts to allow a certified facility dog to accompany a witness testifying in a criminal proceeding.

What just happenedJan 30, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Jan 30, 2020Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. Dec 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Dec 23, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Dec 23, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7233-7234)

  6. Dec 19, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7233-7234)

  7. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7233-7234)

  8. Dec 19, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Dec 19, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Apr 4, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Apr 4, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateDec 19, 201955

Courthouse Dogs Act

This bill authorizes federal courts to allow a certified facility dog to accompany a witness testifying in a criminal proceeding.

Introduced in SenateApr 4, 2019

Dogs as Witness Guardians Act or the DAWG Act

This bill authorizes federal courts to allow a certified facility dog to accompany a witness testifying in a criminal proceeding.

Courthouse Dogs Act — Informed