HR 9327 United States House · 119th Congress

PEARL Act

The PEARL Act directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency to create a pilot program that adopts dogs from local animal shelters to serve as support animals for its existing canine unit. This initiative is designed to provide emotional assistance to the handlers and agents who work with these dogs, with the program set to run for a three-year period. By requiring the adoption of shelter dogs, the legislation also aims to support local animal welfare organizations while enhancing the well-being of CBP personnel.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2026

Committee Review

Sep 2026

House Passage

Sep 2026

Senate Passage

President

Introduced Jun 18, 2026 Last action Sep 16, 2026

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Introduced in House → Engrossed in House · 1 edit · Sep 16, 2026

MINOR

A new subsection (c) was added stating that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program. This means the program must operate entirely within existing budget allocations and cannot request new money from Congress.

FISCAL

Added a provision explicitly prohibiting the authorization of any additional appropriations for the pilot program, meaning it must be funded solely from existing resources.

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Sep 16, 2026

Introduced

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895)

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Sep 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

lower

Sep 16, 2026

Introduced

Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

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Sep 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.

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Jun 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Jun 18, 2026

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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Jun 18, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in House

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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors