Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act

The Frame

What this does

The act creates a new funding stream for America's VetDogs to support their training and client services, while establishing specific production limits and design requirements for three types of commemorative coins.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

America's VetDogs

The organization is designated to receive surcharge proceeds from coin sales to fund their operations and services.

United States Treasury

The agency is tasked with the design, minting, and issuance of the coins and ensuring the program is cost-neutral.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 25, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

America's VetDogs is a non-profit organization that provides service dogs to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities. context

Summary

This law authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint and sell commemorative coins honoring the service of working dogs, with proceeds from s going to the non-profit organization America's VetDogs. The coins will be issued throughout the year 2027.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the money from the coin surcharges go?

The s are paid to America's VetDogs to help cover expenses for training, dog care, consultant fees, and travel/lodging for clients.

Can I buy these coins now?

No, the coins are authorized for issuance only during the calendar year 2027.

Will these coins be legal tender?

Yes, the coins minted under this act are considered legal tender.

Why It Matters

The act creates a new funding stream for America's VetDogs to support their training and client services, while establishing specific production limits and design requirements for three types of commemorative coins.

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Cost-Neutral Requirement

The act explicitly mandates that the Treasury must recover all production costs before any surcharge funds are released to the beneficiary, ensuring no net cost to the government.

United States Treasury America's VetDogs

Connected Entities

personVeterans“Beneficiaries of service dog programs.”Map →

organizationCongress“Passed 'Robby's Law' allowing adoption of military K-9s.”Map →

organizationSecretary of the Treasury“Responsible for minting the coins.”Map →

personFirst Responders“Beneficiaries of service dog programs.”Map →

personRobby“Reference to 'Robby's Law' - a law allowing adoption of military K-9s.”Map →

locationIraq“United States military employed near 2,500 K-9s.”Map →

locationUnited States“Military K-9s have seen service in every major United States combat.”Map →

otherCivil War“United States had an unofficial canine military presence assisting soldiers.”Map →

organizationUnited States Military“Utilized K-9 units in combat operations.”Map →

locationAfghanistan“United States military employed near 2,500 K-9s.”Map →

organizationAmerica's VetDogs“A key organization providing service dogs to veterans.”Map →

otherWorld War I“United States had an unofficial canine military presence assisting soldiers.”Map →

organizationLaw Enforcement Agencies“Receive military K-9s through adoption programs.”Map →

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Controversy5
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Entertainment10
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