
PEARL Act
Official title: To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes.
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What Happened in Congress?
September 16, 2026
- HousePassed by voice vote
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
What This Bill 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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Timeline
- House floor actionsMr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- SenateReceived in the Senate.
- Floor Vote
- Passed the House
- House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.
- House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced
- Committee


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