Bill
Bill > HR8119
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Introduced
04/23/2024
04/23/2024
In Committee
09/25/2024
09/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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)
Tony Gonzales (R)*,
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Mike Carey (R),
Lou Correa (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Anthony D'Esposito (R),
Don Davis (D),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Mark Green (R),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Wiley Nickel (D),
Mary Peltola (D),
María Salazar (R),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Dina Titus (D),
David Trone (D),
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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