AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jun 28, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Authorizes competitive grants to nonprofit organizations to provide service dogs to veterans with certain disabilities, conditions, or diagnoses including visual impairments
- Caps VA funding at up to $2 million per nonprofit entity per fiscal year
- Requires the VA to provide veterinary insurance policies to veterans receiving service dogs through the program
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Veterans with eligible conditions would gain access to service dogs through nonprofit grantees rather than direct VA provision
- Veterinary care costs for service dogs would be covered by insurance policies provided by the VA
- Total program scope is limited to five years, after which continuation would require separate legislative action
- Effect on veterans' outcomes, program participation rates, or cost-effectiveness is not established in the summary
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs reported the bill with an amendment on February 24, 2026
- Bill placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 342 on February 24, 2026
- Committee ordered the bill reported favorably with amendments on July 30, 2025
- Hearings were held by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs on May 21, 2025
Legislative History
Actions.
- Feb 24, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.
- Feb 24, 2026 — 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, 2026 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-113.
- Jul 30, 2025 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- May 21, 2025 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
- May 21, 2025 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
- Apr 10, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Apr 10, 2025 — Introduced in Senate