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BillHR 4114 · 119

EVEST Act

Introduced
Jun 24, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to provide service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other mental health conditions. Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a plan for implementing this program.

Sponsored By

Mark Takano
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 24, 2025
  2. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans with PTSD or other mental health conditions, providing them with access to service dogs for support and treatment. It also impacts the Department of Veterans Affairs, which would be responsible for implementing and managing the service dog program.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJun 24, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee Hearings Held
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.