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H.Res. 291: Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.

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H.Res. 291: Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.

111th Congress · introduced 2009-03-26 · Armed Forces and National Security · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2009-03-26 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 833 (2009): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES291 (2009-11-02), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Acknowledges the importance of assistance dogs in helping combat-wounded veterans live happier and more independent lives. Applauds the work of the Tower of Hope in providing such dogs to such veterans. Expresses gratitude and support to volunteers and donors who offer time and funds to such program. Encourages the public to support wounded veterans by volunteering or donating to help train assistance dogs. Calls for the vigorous promotion of the benefits of assistance animals. Supports creation of a Tower of Hope Day in honor of wounded veterans and their service dogs, the work of the Tower of Hope, and the many generous donors.

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Official text

Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] · 48 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

James P. McGovern (D-MA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

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Resolution
A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote
A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong111-hres291 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111