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PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act

USA117th CongressHR-1448| House 
| Updated: 8/25/2021
Steve Stivers

Steve Stivers

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (250)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Yvette Herrell (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Devin Nunes (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Mike Garcia (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Kevin Brady (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Scott Perry (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Liz Cheney (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Marie Newman (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act or the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act This bill implements a program and a policy related to service dog therapy for veterans. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to provide canine training to eligible veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as an element of a complementary and integrative health program. Eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system and have been recommended for participation by a qualified mental health care provider or clinical team. The VA must seek to enter agreements containing specified elements with accredited nongovernmental entities that have demonstrated ability to provide canine training. Veterans who participate in the program are authorized to adopt the dog they assisted in training if their health provider determines it is in the best interest of the veteran. The VA must establish processes to document and track the progress of participating veterans with respect to health benefits and improvements. The Government Accountability Office must brief Congress and submit a report on the program. The bill also authorizes the VA to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses, regardless of whether they have a mobility impairment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4305
PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 18, 2021
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Stivers.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 15, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 4, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 4, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 4, 2021
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
May 12, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
May 12, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-31.
May 12, 2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 12, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2215)
May 12, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1448.
May 12, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 12, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1448 are considered vacated.
May 12, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240)
May 12, 2021
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240)
May 13, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-613
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
Aug 6, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Aug 6, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Aug 6, 2021
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5990)
Aug 6, 2021
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5990)
Aug 9, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 20, 2021
Presented to President.
Aug 25, 2021
Signed by President.
Aug 25, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-37.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4305
    PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act


  • March 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 18, 2021
    Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Stivers.


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 4, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 4, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 4, 2021
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • May 12, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 16.


  • May 12, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-31.


  • May 12, 2021
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 12, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2215)


  • May 12, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1448.


  • May 12, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 12, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1448 are considered vacated.


  • May 12, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240)


  • May 12, 2021
    Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240)


  • May 13, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-613
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.


  • August 6, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • August 6, 2021
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • August 6, 2021
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5990)


  • August 6, 2021
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5990)


  • August 9, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 20, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • August 25, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • August 25, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 117-37.

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PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act

USA117th CongressHR-1448| House 
| Updated: 8/25/2021
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act or the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act This bill implements a program and a policy related to service dog therapy for veterans. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to provide canine training to eligible veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as an element of a complementary and integrative health program. Eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system and have been recommended for participation by a qualified mental health care provider or clinical team. The VA must seek to enter agreements containing specified elements with accredited nongovernmental entities that have demonstrated ability to provide canine training. Veterans who participate in the program are authorized to adopt the dog they assisted in training if their health provider determines it is in the best interest of the veteran. The VA must establish processes to document and track the progress of participating veterans with respect to health benefits and improvements. The Government Accountability Office must brief Congress and submit a report on the program. The bill also authorizes the VA to provide service dogs to veterans with mental illnesses, regardless of whether they have a mobility impairment.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4305
PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 18, 2021
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Stivers.
Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 15, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 4, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 4, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 4, 2021
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
May 12, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
May 12, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-31.
May 12, 2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 12, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2215)
May 12, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1448.
May 12, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 12, 2021
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1448 are considered vacated.
May 12, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240)
May 12, 2021
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240)
May 13, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-613
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.
Aug 6, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Aug 6, 2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Aug 6, 2021
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5990)
Aug 6, 2021
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5990)
Aug 9, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 20, 2021
Presented to President.
Aug 25, 2021
Signed by President.
Aug 25, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-37.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4305
    PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act


  • March 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 18, 2021
    Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Stivers.


  • April 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • May 4, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 4, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 4, 2021
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • May 12, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 16.


  • May 12, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-31.


  • May 12, 2021
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 12, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2212-2215)


  • May 12, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1448.


  • May 12, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 12, 2021
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1448 are considered vacated.


  • May 12, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240)


  • May 12, 2021
    Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2240)


  • May 13, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-613
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.


  • August 6, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • August 6, 2021
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • August 6, 2021
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5990)


  • August 6, 2021
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5990)


  • August 9, 2021
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 20, 2021
    Presented to President.


  • August 25, 2021
    Signed by President.


  • August 25, 2021
    Became Public Law No: 117-37.
Steve Stivers

Steve Stivers

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (250)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Yvette Herrell (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Devin Nunes (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Mike Garcia (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Kevin Brady (Republican)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Andrew R. 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Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-613: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
  • HRES 117-380: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2547) to expand and enhance consumer, student, servicemember, and small business protections with respect to debt collection practices, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to eliminate discrimination and promote womens health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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