United StatesPEARL Act
What it does
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program. Support dogs are used for grief assistance, trauma mitigation, and morale.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 16Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Latest
- Sep 16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5895-5896)
- Sep 16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9327.
- Sep 16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895)Passed House
- Sep 16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 16Received in the Senate.
- Sep 10Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.
- Sep 10Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
- Jun 24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 24Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- Jun 18Introduced in House
- Jun 18Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.Introduced