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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.
Summary
- Establishes a pilot program in U.S. Customs and Border Protection to adopt dogs from local animal shelters for training as support dogs.
- Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the CBP Commissioner, to establish the pilot program within 60 days of enactment.
- The adopted dogs are trained for CBP's Support Canine Program to provide support to CBP personnel.
- The pilot program is limited to a duration of three years from its establishment date.
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Actions (4)
- Jun 24, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. · house
- Jun 24, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- Jun 18, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. · house
- Jun 18, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 18, 2026
Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Correa, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Ms. Malliotakis, and Mr. Thanedar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security
A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act” or the “PEARL Act”.
SEC. 2. CBP SUPPORT DOG PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.—Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall establish in CBP a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program.
(b) Duration.—The pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate three years after the date of its establishment. <all>
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