H.R. 10863
Gives grants to nonprofits to provide pets to veterans
Creates a temporary Veterans Affairs pilot program with $1 million in grants to nonprofits that give dogs or cats to veterans, along with supplies and initial vet care.
- Nonprofits compete for grants to place dogs or cats with veterans
- Grants cover a collar, leash, bedding, one month of food, spaying or neutering, and vaccinations
- $1 million authorized for fiscal years 2027 and 2028; grant authority ends in 2028
- Groups must show humane treatment of pets and a working tie to veteran service organizations
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