Bill
Bill > S4079
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Introduced
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th 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 support dogs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, also known as the "Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act" or the "PEARL Act," requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to create a pilot program within 60 days of the bill's enactment. This program will involve adopting dogs from local animal shelters and training them to become support dogs for CBP's Support Canine Program, which aims to provide emotional assistance. The pilot program is set to conclude three years after its establishment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 03/12/2026)
Taxonomy
Defense
- ‐ Civil Defense and Homeland Security
Immigration
- ‐ Immigration Regulation and Control
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4079/all-info | 03/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s4079/BILLS-119s4079is.pdf | 03/25/2026 |
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