Also known as: CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act
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Key Points
Congress would require CBP’s Office of Field Operations to test letting some working dogs live at their handlers’ homes instead of a central kennel.
The pilot must include at least 10 ports of entry, covering airports, seaports, and land crossings in both urban and rural areas.
Participation would be voluntary for canine handlers, and handlers would get training on daily care like feeding, exercise, and medical needs.
CBP would issue written guidance for field offices and consult other DHS groups that already do home kenneling, DHS health staff, and the federal employee union.
CBP would run the pilot for at least 2 years, end it within 3 years, and then report to Congress on costs, job performance, and dog/handler health and wellbeing.
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Milestones
5 milestones8 actions
Sep 26, 2025House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 266.
Sep 26, 2025House
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-312.
Jun 25, 2025House
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 2025House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025House
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act
Bill NumberHR 4057
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 266.
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