Federal · 119th Congress
SAVES Act of 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act of 2025 or the SAVES Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program to award grants on a competitive basis to nonprofit entities to provide service dogs to veterans who have certain disabilities, conditions, or diagnoses (e.g., a visual impairment).
Under the program, the VA may provide up to $2 million to a nonprofit entity in a fiscal year.
The VA must provide a veterinary insurance policy to veterans who receive a service dog through a grant under the program.
Sponsor
Cosponsors29
Richard BlumenthalDU.S. Senator · CT
John CornynRU.S. Senator · TX
Kevin CramerRU.S. Senator · ND
Richard J. DurbinDU.S. Senator · IL
Angus S. King Jr.IU.S. Senator · ME
Jacky RosenDU.S. Senator · NV
Jeanne ShaheenDU.S. Senator · NH
Elissa SlotkinDU.S. Senator · MI
Charles E. SchumerDU.S. Senator · NY
Ted BuddRU.S. Senator · NC
Cory A. BookerDU.S. Senator · NJ
Martin HeinrichDU.S. Senator · NM12 of 29
Other titles3
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit entities to assist such entities in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
SAVES Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate
Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate
Legislative history5
Feb 24, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.
Feb 24, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee 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
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 21, 2025
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Apr 10, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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