CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act
CBP Canines: Pilot Program for Home Kenneling
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
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
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 266.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-312.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act
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