Congress·Reported·H.R. 4057

CBP Canines: Pilot Program for Home Kenneling

CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act

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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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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

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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D: 4R: 5

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