PEARL Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 12, 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 happenedSep 14, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateSep 14, 2026
- Introduced in SenateMar 12, 2026
- Sep 14, 2026Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
- Sep 14, 2026Committee
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment. Without written report.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Sep 14, 2026Committee14000
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment. Without written report.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Aug 6, 2026Committee
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Mar 12, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Mar 12, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate