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This bill establishes the PEARL Act (Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act), which creates a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt dogs from local animal shelters and train them as support dogs. The program requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the CBP Commissioner, to implement the initiative within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The pilot program is designed to last for three years, during which CBP will select shelter dogs and integrate them into their existing Support Canine Program. By adopting dogs from local shelters, the bill aims to provide a dual benefit of giving abandoned or homeless dogs a purposeful career in public service while potentially enhancing CBP's support dog capabilities. The program represents an innovative approach to both animal welfare and law enforcement resource development, offering shelter dogs a meaningful opportunity for training and service.

Military Affairs and Security

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