vice Dogs for Veterans
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), is delighted to be part of the introduction of the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan group of 24 Members of Congress...

![Service dogs are trained to assist veterans, especially those with PTSD, by providing emotional support, reducing anxiety, and acting as a social facilitator, enhancing their quality of life. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides talk therapy and medications for PTSD, and also runs a pilot program involving service dogs. [SN archives] SERVICE DOG WITH HANDLER](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/k-9s_for_warriors.jpg?itok=MzFt1--_)