SRES 238 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day.

SRES 238 is a symbolic Senate resolution (introduced June 6, 2023) expressing support for designating September 20 as National Service Dog Day. It recognizes service dogs that assist individuals with disabilities - including veterans with PTSD, mobility impairments, and other conditions - by highlighting their role in providing independence and health benefits. The resolution encourages public awareness of service dogs' history and impact, and requests the President issue a proclamation urging nationwide recognition of organizations that train and pair service dogs with disabled individuals. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Sep 2023
Senate Passage
Sep 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Jun 6, 2023 Last action Sep 19, 2023
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Sep 19, 2023
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4606-4607)
upper
Sep 19, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4606-4607)
upper
Sep 19, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Jun 6, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1985)
upper
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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