Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Deportation and entry ban for noncitizens who harm police animals
Legislative Progress
228–190
Key Points
- Noncitizens who hurt police dogs, horses, or other working animals could be barred from entering the United States or be deported
- This applies if a person is convicted, or even admits to the act, of harming a law enforcement animal
- The bill adds immigration penalties on top of existing criminal penalties for injuring or killing these animals
- If you are a United States citizen, this does not affect your immigration status
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Passage
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(19)Political Response
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