Federal · 119th Congress
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Policy areaImmigration
Summary
Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act
This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.
Sponsor
Cosponsors19
Don BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
Vern BuchananRU.S. Representative · 16th District · FL
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Pat HarriganRU.S. Representative · 10th District · NC
Darrell IssaRU.S. Representative · 48th District · CA
Tom McClintockRU.S. Representative · 5th District · CA
Dan NewhouseRU.S. Representative · 4th District · WA
Burgess OwensRU.S. Representative · 4th District · UT
Michael A. RulliRU.S. Representative · 6th District · OH
W. Gregory SteubeRU.S. Representative · 17th District · FL
Claudia TenneyRU.S. Representative · 24th District · NY
Thomas P. TiffanyRU.S. Representative · 7th District · WI12 of 19
Floor votes
Other titles6
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.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
BOWOW ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
BOWOW Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Reported to House
Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Reported to House
Federal Working Animal Protection ActShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history17
Mar 19, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules.
Mar 19, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 19, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 19, 2026
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)Roll Call 96228–190
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Mar 19, 2026
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 19, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.
Mar 19, 2026
House · FloorRule 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
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)
Mar 17, 2026
House · FloorRule H. Res. 1115 passed House.
Mar 16, 2026
House · FloorRules 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.
Dec 12, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
Dec 12, 2025
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 19, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 19, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 12, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 23, 2025