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Introduced
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Federal Working Animal Protection Act, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it more difficult for certain non-citizens to enter or remain in the United States. Specifically, it establishes that any alien, which is a term used in immigration law for a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States, who has been convicted of, admits to committing, or admits to committing acts that fulfill the core requirements of an offense under section 1368 of title 18 of the U.S. Code, which deals with harming animals used in law enforcement, will be considered inadmissible, meaning they cannot enter the country, and deportable, meaning they can be removed from the country. This provision aims to protect animals like police dogs or horses that assist law enforcement officers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Ken Calvert (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Brandon Gill (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4638/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4638/BILLS-119hr4638eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4638/BILLS-119hr4638rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4638/BILLS-119hr4638ih.pdf |
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