Bill119th CongressFiled Jun 18, 2026Immigration
H.R. 9327
PEARL Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 18, 2026)
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.
What just happenedJun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14](R-OH)Sponsor
7 cosponsors
- Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2026