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119th Congress Immigration

S. 4079: PEARL Act

ReportedSep 14, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 12, 2026
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Mar 12, 2026

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

5

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

26 points earned
  1. 1Ruben Gallego D-AZ SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported3 events+26
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History

  1. Mar 12, 2026Introduced in the Senate by Ruben Gallego.
Show the full action history (5 actions)
  1. Sep 14, 2026Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment. Without written report.
  2. Sep 14, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
  3. Aug 6, 2026Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  4. Mar 12, 2026Introduced in Senate
  5. Mar 12, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.