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Federal Working Animal Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-4638| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Elijah Crane (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act by introducing new grounds for both inadmissibility and deportability for certain aliens. Its primary focus is on individuals who have committed offenses against animals serving in law enforcement capacities. Specifically, the bill mandates that any alien convicted of, or admitting to, acts constituting the essential elements of harming animals used in law enforcement, as defined by federal statute, shall be deemed inadmissible to the United States. Furthermore, it stipulates that such aliens will also be considered deportable , thereby expanding the categories of individuals subject to removal from the country based on these specific criminal acts.

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 20, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Nov 20, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
Dec 12, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
Mar 16, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 17, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House.
Mar 19, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 19, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)
Mar 19, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115.
Mar 19, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 19, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.
Mar 19, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 19, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
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Mar 19, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 19, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 20, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.


  • November 20, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.


  • December 12, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.


  • March 16, 2026
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • March 17, 2026
    Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House.


  • March 19, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 19, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)


  • March 19, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115.


  • March 19, 2026
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • March 19, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.


  • March 19, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 19, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
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  • March 19, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1115: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCrimes against animals and natural resourcesImmigration status and procedures

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-4638| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to modify the Immigration and Nationality Act by introducing new grounds for both inadmissibility and deportability for certain aliens. Its primary focus is on individuals who have committed offenses against animals serving in law enforcement capacities. Specifically, the bill mandates that any alien convicted of, or admitting to, acts constituting the essential elements of harming animals used in law enforcement, as defined by federal statute, shall be deemed inadmissible to the United States. Furthermore, it stipulates that such aliens will also be considered deportable , thereby expanding the categories of individuals subject to removal from the country based on these specific criminal acts.

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 20, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Nov 20, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
Dec 12, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
Mar 16, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 17, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House.
Mar 19, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 19, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)
Mar 19, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115.
Mar 19, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 19, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.
Mar 19, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 19, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
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Mar 19, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 18, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 19, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 20, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.


  • November 20, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.


  • December 12, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.


  • March 16, 2026
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • March 17, 2026
    Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House.


  • March 19, 2026
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 19, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)


  • March 19, 2026
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115.


  • March 19, 2026
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • March 19, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.


  • March 19, 2026
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 19, 2026
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
    View Vote


  • March 19, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Ken Calvert

Ken Calvert

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Elijah Crane (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-1115: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCrimes against animals and natural resourcesImmigration status and procedures