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Garcia Co-Sponsors Service Dog Bill For Veterans With PTSD
Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has co-sponsored the Bipartisan Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) For Therapy Act, which would provide veterans access to therapy dogs through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The PAWS Act, H.R. 1448, is designed to create a pilot program within the VA providing veterans access to therapy dogs.
“As a combat veteran myself, I understand just how important it is that the men and women who fought for this country get the help they so desperately need,” Garcia said. “Many veterans often suffer from PTSD and working closely with a service dog could save their life.”