🇺🇸NEW: My bill, the PEARL Act, just PASSED in the U.S. House of Representatives. The PEARL Act trains up local shelter dogs as support canines to expand mental health resources for CBP personnel. ⬇️

Endorsement: The For Country Caucus endorses the SAVES Act, led by @RepLuttrell and @RepMcGarvey. This bipartisan bill builds on the PAWS Act with a 5-year program supporting nonprofits that provide service dogs to veterans with PTSD, TBIs, blindness, hearing loss, and more.

Honored to be named as one of the 2025 Top Lobbyists nationwide by the @LobbyInstitute. My time at @k9sforwarriors was an unforgettable experience that I’ll always cherish, & a reminder how powerful advocacy can be when it’s driven by purpose - saving Veterans’ lives.

As I close out my time at @k9sforwarriors, I’m grateful to this incredible team whose passion saves Veterans lives daily. Over 4 years, we advanced #ServiceDogs nationwide through advocacy & partnerships. I’m not going far, & will remain committed to this mission & community.

Today, we celebrate #NationalServiceDogDay - established via Senate Resolution 238 & signed by the President honoring the extraordinary Service Dogs who change lives every single day. Here’s to the heroes on four legs, & the communities that stand behind them. @k9sforwarriors

@semperk9 | @GotYour6Dogs | @Purina | @Dogtagbuddies | @Opfreedompaws | @NWBBWA

This week, @k9sforwarriors joined orgs from across the country to advance H.R. 2605 / S. 1441, The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act (SAVES). Together, along with the VSO/MSO community & strong bipartisan support, we’re nearing the finish line to help more #Veterans in need.

This term, I’m proud to co-sponsor the SAVES Act (HR 2605) to provide better care for veterans with PTSD. We honor the brave men and women who’ve worn the uniform and we commit to ensuring none of them ever fight their battles alone. In Congress and beyond, I’ll never stop

We recognize the profound impact service dogs have on #veterans' lives. That's why we support H.R. 2605 & S. 1441, the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act. We want to ensure that veterans have access to service dogs. Share our message with Congress:

Recently, @k9sforwarriors officially partnered with Endeavors on an incredible new "Strength in Step" initiative to further support Veterans before, during, & after being paired with a #ServiceDog. Learn more about this critical partnership below ⬇️ https://t.co/PM0rJbp4wR

Thank you @starsandstripes for highlighting H.R. 2605/S. 1441, The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act (SAVES). @k9sforwarriors is proud to support this life saving legislation. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/hv0Xq0lMqW

Legislation pending in Congress called the SAVES Act would award $10 million annually in funding to help nonprofits meet a growing demand by disabled veterans for service dogs, supporters contend. Learn more: https://t.co/7HedSX2e1t

Grateful to @RepTenney & @RepDeborahRoss for championing another pathway to ensure #ServiceDogs get the veterinary care & health insurance they deserve. @k9sforwarriors is proud to support H.R. 1842, the People and Animals Wellbeing (PAW) Act. https://t.co/MvqDQ5io44

Great news. S. 1441, The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act, was just reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs to the full Senate! Huge thanks to @SenThomTillis, @SenBlumenthal, @SVACGOP & @SVACDems for working with @k9sforwarriors on this bipartisan bill.

From PTSD to physical disabilities, trained service dogs save lives through a proven record of reducing suicide risk, increasing independence, and improving mental health. 🐾🇺🇸 @RepLuttrell’s SAVES Act would ensure House Republicans keep our promise to veterans by providing

Great news. HR 2605 - The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act (SAVES) was just reported favorably by @HouseVetAffairs to the full House! Thank you to @RepLuttrell, @RepMcGarvey, @RepBost, @RepMarkTakano, & other Members for working with @k9sforwarriors & for your strong support.

Kudos to @GOPMajorityWhip for introducing the bipartisan Veteran Burial Timeliness & Death Certificate Accountability Act. @k9sforwarriors is proud to support this effort to reduce the emotional toll on families & provide earned benefits without delay. https://t.co/sIFAKFjvuJ

We support H.R. 2605 & S. 1441, the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act. Both propose a 5-year pilot program for tVA to award grants to nonprofit orgs to provide trained service dogs to eligible #veterans Share your support: https://t.co/BPe53qTgAc. #SAVESAct

Thank you @RepTonyGonzales, @RepLouCorrea, & other bipartisan Members of Congress for reintroducing H.R. 3965 - The PEARL Act. @k9sforwarriors has been honored to work alongside @CBP & their Support Canine Program to assist CBP personnel. #MentalHealth https://t.co/4MXK6cqwZy

This bill isn’t about throwing veterans a bone; it’s about empowering them to battle the invisible wounds of war–like PTSD and traumatic brain injury–and assisting those facing physical challenges from mobility issues, blindness or low vision.