National Service Animals Monument Location Act

119th Congress Introduced by Don Davis

The bill designates a specific site for a National Service Animals Monument to honor service animals and outlines governance, funding, and upkeep responsibilities.

Introduced in House

Summary of HR 9582 (119th Congress) — National Service Animals Monument Location Act

Purpose and intent

The bill aims to designate the location for a National Service Animals Monument.

Its core objective is to establish or identify a site to honor and recognize the service animals that support military personnel, first responders, and other individuals in need of dedicated animal assistance.

Key provisions and changes

Establishes or designates a specific site as the National Service Animals Monument location.

Creates a framework (likely through designation language) for honoring service animals, potentially including administration, oversight, and maintenance responsibilities for the monument at the designated location.

May outline responsibilities for federal agencies (such as the National Park Service or a related agency) to administer or support the monument, including ongoing preservation, educational programming, and public accessibility.

If the bill specifies funding, it would indicate appropriations, grants, or in-kind support mechanisms tied to monument development and maintenance.

Who or what would be affected

Service animals and their handlers (military veterans, police and fire personnel, and other service users) would be the primary beneficiaries through recognition and public awareness.

The designated monument site would experience planning, development, and ongoing operational responsibilities.

Federal agencies involved in site management, preservation, and interpretation would take on administrative duties.

Local communities near the monument location could benefit from increased tourism, educational programs, and related economic activity.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources (as of 2026-07-02).

Co-sponsored by Rep. Don Davis.

The action history indicates standard initial steps: introduction, committee referral, and potential committee consideration, followed by floor action if advanced.

Specific dates, funding timelines, and implementation milestones are not provided in the available summary; further details would emerge from committee reports, hearings, and the text of the bill.

Notes

The summary reflects typical elements for a monument designation bill: location designation, governance/maintenance provisions, and recognition of service animals.

With only introductory and committee-referal information available, the exact location, scope, funding, and administrative structure would be clarified in the bill’s full text and any accompanying committee statements.