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US HR8119

US HR8119
PEARL Act Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act


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Introduced
04/23/2024
In Committee
09/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love (PEARL) Act, would establish a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt dogs from local animal shelters and train them as therapy dogs. The Secretary of Homeland Security would be required to reimburse CBP for any costs associated with the pilot program, which would last for three years. Additionally, the bill would authorize $1 million in funding for CBP's existing Support Canine Program.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (on 09/25/2024)

Taxonomy

Defense
  • ‐ Civil Defense and Homeland Security
Health
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Immigration
  • ‐ Immigration Regulation and Control

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8119/all-info 04/30/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8119/BILLS-118hr8119ih.pdf 05/20/2024
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