Veterans for Mustangs Act

# Veterans for Mustangs Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Veterans for Mustangs Act would create a program allowing military veterans to adopt wild mustangs and burros managed by the federal government. The bill aims to connect veterans with these animals as part of rehabilitation and therapeutic efforts, while also addressing the government's ongoing challenge of managing overpopulated wild horse and burro herds on public lands. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect veterans seeking therapeutic animal programs and reduce the federal government's costs associated with managing wild mustangs and burros.

By encouraging veteran adoption, the program could provide mental health and rehabilitation benefits to veterans while decreasing the number of animals the Bureau of Land Management must care for and house. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2864 is in committee and has not yet advanced to a full vote in Congress. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress but remains in the early legislative stage where it awaits committee review and possible action.