PEARL Act
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Topic: Immigration
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] (R) - TX
Summary
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program. Support dogs are used for grief assistance, trauma mitigation, and morale.
Legislative Subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships; Border security and unlawful immigration; Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management; Immigration; Law enforcement officers; Mental health; Service animals
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-11-20
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