S.1441

SAVES Act of 2025 Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act of 2025

Introduced·4/10/25

The SAVES Act of 2025 mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program awarding grants to nonprofits for providing service.

The SAVES Act of 2025 requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program awarding competitive grants to nonprofit entities for providing service dogs to eligible veterans. Eligible veterans must have specific disabilities or conditions, such as blindness, mobility issues, hearing loss, PTSD, or traumatic brain injury. The program mandates that nonprofits submit applications detailing their plans for providing service dogs, training for both veterans and dogs, and marketing strategies.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 30, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

May 21, 2025

4:00 PM

Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 24

Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-113.

Feb 24

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.

Jul 30, 2025

Senate

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.