What does Preamble of S 1441 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit entities for service dog programs for eligible veterans. The pilot program will be established within 24 months and will run for five years. Nonprofit entities must submit applications and meet certain requirements to be eligible for grants. Grants can be used to plan, develop, implement, or manage programs that provide service dogs to eligible veterans. The Secretary will provide veterinary insurance for service dogs and may provide training and technical assistance to grant recipients.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1441 do?

This Act establishes a short title for legislative purposes.

What does DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM TO AWARD GRANTS of S 1441 do?

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit entities for service dogs to eligible veterans. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, with applications including proposals and descriptions of services to be provided. The pilot program will run for five years, with a maximum grant amount of $2,000,000 per fiscal year. Grant recipients must use funds to plan, develop, and manage programs providing service dogs to eligible veterans. The Secretary will provide veterinary insurance for service dogs and may provide training and technical assistance to grant recipients.

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SAVES Act of 2025 — S. 1441

Last updated: 2/24/2026 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: Thomas Tillis (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

The SAVES Act establishes a five-year pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations providing service dogs to eligible veterans.
Grant funds can be used to plan, develop, and manage service dog programs, with a maximum annual grant amount of $2,000,000 per recipient.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide veterinary insurance for service dogs and may offer training and technical assistance to grant recipients.

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