CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act

This bill establishes a two-year pilot program to test whether border patrol dogs (canines) can live with their handlers at home instead of in centralized kennels. It requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement the program at a minimum of 10 ports of entry (including urban and rural locations), with handler participation being voluntary. CBP must provide training for handlers on caring for canines at home and report to Congress on the program’s findings, including cost-benefit analysis, performance, and health impacts compared to current kenneling practices. The pilot aims to assess potential benefits for both canine handlers and the dogs before any permanent policy changes.