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CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act

USA119th CongressHR-4057| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
J. Luis Correa

J. Luis Correa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the establishment of a canine home kenneling pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) within one year of enactment. The program's primary goal is to assess the benefits of housing working canines at their handlers' residences, rather than centralized facilities, for both the canines and their handlers. Before implementation, the Executive Assistant Commissioner must develop written guidance in consultation with other Department of Homeland Security components and the National Treasury Employees Union, and establish comprehensive training for participating handlers. The pilot program must involve at least ten ports of entry , including seaports, airports, and land ports in both urban and rural locations, with handler participation being voluntary. It is designed to run for a minimum of two years but no more than three years. Upon its termination, a detailed report will be submitted to Congress, including a cost-benefit analysis, job performance evaluation, and an assessment of canine health and wellbeing, along with recommendations for the continued use of home kenneling within CBP OFO.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10499
CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act
Jun 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Jun 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 2025
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Sep 26, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 266.
Sep 26, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-312.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10499
    CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act


  • June 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • June 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • June 25, 2025
    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged


  • September 26, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 266.


  • September 26, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-312.

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CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act

USA119th CongressHR-4057| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
This legislation mandates the establishment of a canine home kenneling pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) within one year of enactment. The program's primary goal is to assess the benefits of housing working canines at their handlers' residences, rather than centralized facilities, for both the canines and their handlers. Before implementation, the Executive Assistant Commissioner must develop written guidance in consultation with other Department of Homeland Security components and the National Treasury Employees Union, and establish comprehensive training for participating handlers. The pilot program must involve at least ten ports of entry , including seaports, airports, and land ports in both urban and rural locations, with handler participation being voluntary. It is designed to run for a minimum of two years but no more than three years. Upon its termination, a detailed report will be submitted to Congress, including a cost-benefit analysis, job performance evaluation, and an assessment of canine health and wellbeing, along with recommendations for the continued use of home kenneling within CBP OFO.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10499
CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act
Jun 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Jun 20, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 2025
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Sep 26, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 266.
Sep 26, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-312.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10499
    CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act


  • June 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.


  • June 20, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • June 25, 2025
    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged


  • September 26, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 266.


  • September 26, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-312.
J. Luis Correa

J. Luis Correa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officersMental healthService animals