PEARL Act
Shelter Dogs for Border Patrol Support
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: Border Patrol: Shelter Dog Adoption ProgramThe PEARL Act has passed the House of Representatives and is now being reviewed by a committee in the Senate. It is currently moving through the legislative process as it waits for the Senate committee to take further action. There are no specific dates set for the next steps at this time.
Part of: story →Companion bill: Border Patrol: Shelter Dog Adoption Program →Legislative Progress
This bill passed the House with ease because it helps both animals and federal workers without costing much money.
Key Points
- This bill creates a three-year test program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The agency will visit local animal shelters to find dogs that can be trained as support animals for their staff.
- These dogs will join the agency's Support Canine Program. Their main job is to provide emotional support and comfort to officers and employees who work in high-stress border security jobs.
- By using shelter dogs, the government hopes to save animals that need homes while also helping the people who protect the country. The program must start within 60 days of the bill being signed into law.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4786)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4786)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3965.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PEARL Act
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