Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to run a pilot program that awards competitive grants of up to $2,000,000 to nonprofits that provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and extends a pension payment limit to February 28, 2033.

Official title: SAVES Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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Introduced 02-APR-2025

Referred 02-APR-2025

Approved by committee 23-JUL-2025

Reported 26-SEP-2025

On the calendar 26-SEP-2025

Key points

Requires the VA Secretary to establish the pilot program within 24 months of enactment, awarding competitive grants to nonprofit entities.
Caps each grant at $2,000,000 and requires grantees to tell veterans that VA pays for the dog and to charge veterans no fee.
Authorizes $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and the pilot program terminates September 30, 2031.
Amends 38 U.S.C. 5503(d)(7) by replacing the November 30, 2031 date with February 28, 2033.

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Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) Cosponsors · 76

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congress.gov page Reported in House (26-SEP-2025) Introduced in House (02-APR-2025)