S. 613 addresses post-deployment mental health needs The U.S. Senate unanimously passed S.613 [congress.gov], the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act Aug. 11, 2021. The legislation requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a five-year pilot program that would assess the effectiveness of addressing post-deployment mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder … Continue reading U.S. Senate unanimously passes PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act