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PEARL Act

USA119th CongressHR-9327| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
David P. Joyce

David P. Joyce

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (7)
J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the establishment of a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt dogs from local animal shelters. The program's primary goal is to train these adopted dogs to serve as support dogs for CBP's existing Support Canine Program. The Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the CBP Commissioner, is directed to establish this initiative within 60 days of the bill's enactment. This pilot program is designed to operate for a duration of three years from its establishment date, after which it will terminate.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8119
PEARL Act
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4079
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8119
    PEARL Act


  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4079
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-4079: PEARL Act
  • HR 119-3965: PEARL Act
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsBorder security and unlawful immigrationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officersMental healthService animals

PEARL Act

USA119th CongressHR-9327| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This bill mandates the establishment of a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt dogs from local animal shelters. The program's primary goal is to train these adopted dogs to serve as support dogs for CBP's existing Support Canine Program. The Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the CBP Commissioner, is directed to establish this initiative within 60 days of the bill's enactment. This pilot program is designed to operate for a duration of three years from its establishment date, after which it will terminate.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8119
PEARL Act
Mar 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4079
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8119
    PEARL Act


  • March 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4079
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
David P. Joyce

David P. Joyce

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (7)
J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 119-4079: PEARL Act
  • HR 119-3965: PEARL Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsBorder security and unlawful immigrationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officersMental healthService animals