Too many veterans are left without the critical support they need to recover from the visible and invisible wounds of war. For those living with physical disabilities, PTSD, or other service-connected conditions, the lack of access to trained service dogs represents a major gap in care. It's time to close that gap.
The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act aims to correct this by taking the following actions:
- Establish a five-year pilot program at the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that train and place service dogs with eligible veterans.
- Cover the cost of service dog training tailored to the veteran's specific needs.
- Provide veterinary insurance to ensure lifelong care and well-being for these highly trained service animals.
The American Legion supports this important legislation through Resolution No. 134, our commitment to the use of service dogs as a complementary treatment for veterans with physical injuries and mental health conditions.
Service dogs don't just help veterans navigate the world—they give them back their independence. They provide stability, confidence, and a renewed sense of safety.
But we can't do it without you.
The American Legion is calling on all members to stand with our nation's heroes once more. Contact your members of Congress and urge them to support H.R. 2605 and S.1441, the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act (the SAVES Act).
Together, we can ensure that no veteran is left behind—and that every veteran who needs a service dog can receive one.
Let's honor their service with the support they've earned. It's time to act.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Legionnaires: Urge Congress to Support the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act!
