; Whereas since 2000, Congress has passed legislation that protects military working dogs, promotes their welfare, and recognizes the needs of their veteran handlers; Whereas Congress continues to provide oversight of military working dogs to prevent a reoccurrence of the disposition issues that affected tactical explosive detection dogs; Whereas former soldier handlers should be reunited with their tactical explosive detection dogs; Whereas congressional recognition of the military service of tactical explosive detection dogs and their former soldier handlers is a small measure of gratitude this legislative body can convey; and Whereas over 4 years have passed since the termination of the tactical explosive detection dog program: Now, therefore, be it