提交總統辦公桌的兩黨法案將有助於支持為退伍軍人和殘疾急救人員提供經過特殊訓練的服務犬的努力

美國參議院通過了《工作犬紀念幣法案》(S. 711)，以紀念工作犬對社會的影響，同時支持退伍軍人、現役軍人和殘疾急救人員。

A bipartisan bill headed to the president's desk will help support efforts to provide specially trained service dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities.

提交總統辦公桌的兩黨法案將有助於支持為退伍軍人和殘疾急救人員提供經過特殊訓練的服務犬的努力。

The U.S. Senate passed The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act (S. 711) to honor the impact of working dogs on society, while supporting veterans, active-duty service members and first responders with disabilities.

美國參議院通過了《工作犬紀念幣法案》(S. 711)，以紀念工作犬對社會的影響，同時支持退伍軍人、現役軍人和殘疾急救人員。

"Working dogs help our nation's active-duty service members, veterans, and first responders recover from injury, enhance their independence and improve their lives," U.S. Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, said in a statement. "This commemorative coin will honor the service of working dogs and provide funding to raise more service dogs for America's heroes. I'm proud to lead this effort to give back to those who serve our country."

「工作犬幫助我們國家的現役軍人、退伍軍人和急救人員從傷病中恢復，增強他們的獨立性並改善他們的生活，」北卡羅來納州共和黨參議員特德·巴德在一份聲明中說。 “這枚紀念幣將紀念工作犬的服務，並提供資金為美國英雄飼養更多服務犬。我很自豪能夠領導這項工作，回饋那些為我們國家服務的人們。”

The House passed similar legislation in May that would send surcharges from the sale of the commemorative coins to benefit America's VetDogs, which breeds, raises, trains and places service dogs at no cost to those in need.

眾議院5月通過了類似的立法，將從紀念幣的銷售中收取附加費，以使美國獸醫狗協會受益，該協會免費為有需要的人繁殖、飼養、訓練和安置服務犬。

"This legislation reflects what we can achieve together for a common cause," John Miller, the president and CEO of America's VetDogs, said in a statement released Wednesday. "Each coin purchased will help empower veterans and first responders to regain their independence, resilience and quality of life."

美國獸醫協會總裁兼首席執行官約翰·米勒在周三發布的一份聲明中表示：“這項立法反映了我們為了共同事業可以共同實現的目標。” “購買的每一枚硬幣都將幫助退伍軍人和急救人員重新獲得獨立性、恢復能力和生活品質。”

Upon receiving the president's signature, the law provides for the coins to be issued by the Department of the Treasury via the U.S. Mint in 2027. Funds raised via surcharges on sales of the coins will help cover the over $50,000 cost associated with preparing each service dog.

收到總統簽署後，法律規定財政部將於2027 年透過美國造幣廠發行這些硬幣。費用。

For many veterans, service dogs can be saviors by helping with mobility issues, PTSD, vision impairment, hearing loss, seizure response and animal-assisted therapy.

對許多退伍軍人來說，服務犬可以成為救星，幫助解決行動問題、創傷後壓力症候群、視力障礙、聽力損失、癲癇反應和動物輔助治療。

"Our veterans face unique challenges re-integrating into civilian life after they've left the military and we owe them solutions and support as they transition their lives," U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, said in a statement. "Service dogs provide the companionship and everyday assistance that make a real positive impact towards independence, quality of life and mental health. As we continue to confront the crisis of rising veteran suicide rates, I'm proud that our bipartisan legislation delivers solutions by expanding access to this critical form of support – and makes it available to America's heroes at no cost."

「我們的退伍軍人在離開軍隊後重新融入平民生活時面臨著獨特的挑戰，我們應該為他們過渡生活提供解決方案和支持，」亞利桑那州民主黨參議員馬克凱利在一份聲明中說。 「服務犬提供陪伴和日常幫助，對獨立、生活品質和心理健康產生真正的積極影響。當我們繼續應對退伍軍人自殺率上升的危機時，我很自豪我們的兩黨立法通過擴大獲得這種重要形式的支持——並免費為美國英雄提供這種支持。

America's VetDogs has been transforming lives since 2003, providing specially trained service dogs to veterans facing physical and emotional challenges, including PTSD.

自 2003 年以來，美國 VetDogs 一直致力於改變人們的生活，為面臨身體和情緒挑戰（包括創傷後壓力症候群）的退伍軍人提供經過專門訓練的服務犬。

WBAL-TV is proud to have worked with America's VetDogs as part of the station's "Puppy with a Purpose" initiative. First, there was Camden, then came Brooks, and now, Tucker. In September 2022, 11 News was there when Puppy with a Purpose, Tucker, went to Capitol Hill as part of a mission to support the bill.

WBAL-TV 很榮幸能夠與美國 VetDogs 合作，作為該電視台「有目的的小狗」計劃的一部分。首先是卡姆登，然後是布魯克斯，現在是塔克。 2022 年 9 月，《11 News》報道稱，有目的的小狗塔克 (Tucker) 前往國會山莊執行支持該法案的任務。