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
Cosponsors7
J. Luis CorreaDU.S. Representative · 46th District · CA
Brian K. FitzpatrickRU.S. Representative · 1st District · PA
Timothy M. KennedyDU.S. Representative · 26th District · NY
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Nicole MalliotakisRU.S. Representative · 11th District · NY
Shri ThanedarDU.S. Representative · 13th District · MI
Donald G. DavisDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NCOther 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 House
Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed House
Legislative history12
Sep 16, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate.
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895)
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9327.
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5895-5896)
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorMr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 10, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
Sep 10, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 18, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 18, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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