Federal · 119th Congress
PEARL Act
Policy areaImmigration
Summary
Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act
This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to establish a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program. Support dogs are used for grief assistance, trauma mitigation, and morale.
Sponsor
Cosponsors12
J. Luis CorreaDU.S. Representative · 46th District · CA
Donald G. DavisDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NC
Monica De La CruzRU.S. Representative · 15th District · TX
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Timothy M. KennedyDU.S. Representative · 26th District · NY
Seth MagazinerDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · RI
Nicole MalliotakisRU.S. Representative · 11th District · NY
Michael T. McCaulRU.S. Representative · 10th District · TX
Jared MoskowitzDU.S. Representative · 23rd District · FL
Pete StauberRU.S. Representative · 8th District · MN
Shri ThanedarDU.S. Representative · 13th District · MI
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NYOther titles3
To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
PEARL ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history14
Nov 20, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4786)
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3965.
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4786)
Nov 19, 2025
House · FloorMr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 30, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 268.
Sep 30, 2025
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-314.
Jun 25, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 25, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Jun 12, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 20, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 19, 2025As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 30, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 12, 2025