; Whereas the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives manages two separate and distinct canine programs including an Explosive and Accelerant Detection Canine Program and a Special Response Team Tactical Canine Program; the Explosive and Accelerant Detection Canine Program began in 1990 and has trained approximately 1,000 explosive detection canines and 280 accelerant detection canines who work both to prevent explosive incidents and to gather evidence at scenes of arson and explosive-related crimes; the Special Response Team Canine Program began in 2000 and has had 35 different tactical canine teams who participate as part of a tactical team and help apprehend violent criminals across the country; Whereas, according to the United States Marshals Service (hereinafter USMS ) Canine Operations Program, there are 25 K–9 teams supporting USMS missions nationwide today, working as explosive detection canines that provide explosives and firearms detection and countermeasure for USMS protective and investigative missions and supports other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, and tactical canines that are specifically trained for USMS enforcement missions to search and locate suspects; Whereas since 1943, the United Kingdom has been the only country in the world to honor animals with its international PDSA Dickin Medal, also known as the Victoria Cross for Animals ; Whereas animals that serve in war and peace in the United States are currently not recognized for their acts of gallantry and bravery, and do not have an official medal to honor their distinguished service; Whereas there is increasing support for the process of a Medal of Bravery and a Distinguished Service Medal for animals and an annual event to recognize such animals who have served valiantly and bravely since World War I