國會批准工作犬紀念幣計劃

該法案中的所有附加費將捐給美國獸醫狗協會，以確保該組織能夠繼續向殘疾退伍軍人和急救人員提供這些救生動物，而個人無需支付任何費用。

The United States Congress has approved a commemorative coin program to honor the invaluable contributions of working dogs in American society. On Nov. 19, The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act, S. 711, was passed by the Senate. Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed their measure, H.R. 807. The enactment, if signed by the president, will call for the creation of the coins in 2027. The measure was sent to the White House on Nov. 21.

美國國會批准了一項紀念幣計劃，以表彰工作犬對美國社會的寶貴貢獻。 11 月 19 日，參議院通過了《工作犬紀念幣法案》S.711。今年早些時候，眾議院通過了 HR 807 號法案。

All surcharges from the bill will go to America’s VetDogs to ensure that the organization can continue to provide these lifesaving animals to veterans and first responders with disabilities at no cost to the individual.

該法案中的所有附加費將捐給美國獸醫狗協會，以確保該組織能夠繼續向殘疾退伍軍人和急救人員提供這些救生動物，而個人無需支付任何費用。

“Working dogs help our nation’s active-duty service members, veterans, and first-responders recover from injury, enhance their independence, and improve their lives,” said Senator Ted Budd, who introduced the measure in the Senate on March 8, 2023. “I commend the Senate and House for passing our bipartisan bill. 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.”

「工作犬可以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，」參議員特德·巴德(Ted Budd) 於2023 年3 月8 日在參議院提出了這項措施。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努力來回饋那些為我們國家服務的人。

“Working dogs are deeply embedded in our daily lives here on Capitol Hill and in those of countless veterans, active-duty military personnel, and law enforcement officers across the nation,” added Representative Patrick McHenry, who introduced the measure in the House on Feb. 2, 2023. “I thank the America’s VetDogs team for their work to get this bill passed. Without the leadership of Senator Budd and the bipartisan collaboration from our colleagues across the aisle, this would not have been possible. The Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act is more than just a coin bill, it’s about improving the quality of life of our wounded veterans and first responders and honoring the service dogs who make that possible—something we all can get behind.”

眾議員帕特里克·麥克亨利(Patrick McHenry) 補充說：「工作犬深深融入了我們國會山莊的日常生活，以及全國各地無數退伍軍人、現役軍人和執法人員的日常生活。」他於2 月在眾議院提出了這項措施。如果沒有巴德參議員的領導以及兩黨同事的合作，這是不可能的。 《工作犬紀念幣法案》不僅僅是一張硬幣，它還旨在改善受傷退伍軍人和急救人員的生活質量，並向使這一切成為可能的服務犬致敬——這是我們所有人都可以支持的。

“This legislation reflects what we can achieve together for a common cause,” said John Miller, CEO of America’s VetDogs. “Each coin purchased will empower veterans and first responders to regain their independence, resilience, and quality of life. We are grateful to Senators Budd, Tillis, Kelly, and Duckworth, as well as Leader Schumer and Senator Gillibrand from our home state, for their leadership and bipartisan support.”

「這項立法反映了我們為了共同的事業可以共同實現的目標，」美國 VetDogs 執行長約翰·米勒 (John Miller) 說。 「購買的每一枚硬幣都將使退伍軍人和急救人員能夠重新獲得獨立性、復原力和生活品質。我們感謝參議員巴德、蒂利斯、凱利和達克沃斯，以及來自我們家鄉的領袖舒默和參議員吉利布蘭德的領導和兩黨支持。

Under the terms of the measure, the Secretary of the Treasury would require the minting and issuance of not more than 50,000 gold $5 coins, along with not more than 500,000 $1 silver coins and not more than 750,000 clad half dollars. The measure calls for all products to be issued by one mint. The standard surcharges of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin and $5 per clad coin would be added. The measure states all surcharges would be paid to America’s VetDogs for application to general expenses associated with the fulfillment of the mission of America’s VetDogs, including costs associated with personnel for training, dog care and consumer needs and other expenses in implementing the program.

根據該措施的條款，財政部長將要求鑄造和發行不超過 50,000 枚 5 美元金幣、不超過 500,000 枚 1 美元銀幣和不超過 750,000 枚包層半美元硬幣。該措施要求所有產品都由一個鑄幣廠發行。附加費標準為每枚金幣 35 美元、每枚銀幣 10 美元、每枚包層硬幣 5 美元。該措施規定，所有附加費將支付給美國獸醫狗協會，用於與履行美國獸醫狗協會使命相關的一般費用，包括與培訓人員、狗護理和消費者需求相關的費用以及實施該計劃的其他費用。

For more than 20 years, America’s VetDogs has trained and placed guide and service dogs to provide independence, enhanced mobility, and companionship to veterans with disabilities from all eras. In 2015, VetDogs opened its programs to first responders, including fire, police, and emergency medical personnel. America’s VetDogs is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by the Guide Dog Foundation and serves clients from across the United States. More information can be found at www.VetDogs.org.

20 多年來，美國獸醫犬協會一直在訓練和安置導盲犬和服務犬，為各個時代的殘疾退伍軍人提供獨立性、增強活動能力和陪伴。 2015 年，VetDogs 向急救人員開放其項目，包括消防、警察和緊急醫療人員。 America's VetDogs 是一家 501(c)(3) 非營利組織，由導盲犬基金會創立，為美國各地的客戶提供服務。更多資訊請造訪 www.VetDogs.org。

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