PEARL Act
Border Protection: Adopting Shelter Dogs for Support
The PEARL Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Homeland Security for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and a popular goal, but it may struggle to get a final vote because it is a small program in a busy legislative schedule.
Key Points
- The PEARL Act would create a new three-year test program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This program focuses on finding dogs in local animal shelters and training them to become support animals for the agency.
- The goal is to help both the animals and the people working at the border. Shelter dogs get a second chance at a home and a job, while border agents get emotional support from trained canine companions.
- If passed, the Secretary of Homeland Security would have 60 days to start the program. It would specifically look for dogs that can be part of the agency's existing Support Canine Program.
- This plan is a bipartisan effort, meaning it has support from both Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives. They believe using shelter dogs is a kind and cost-effective way to help staff.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PEARL Act
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