A bill to allow the use of certified facility dogs in criminal proceedings in Federal courts, and for other purposes.
Courthouse Dogs Act
This bill authorizes federal courts to allow a certified facility dog to accompany a witness testifying in a criminal proceeding.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7233-7234)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7233-7234)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7233-7234)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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