Union Calendar No. 711
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session |
[Report No. 119–812]
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.
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
Additional sponsor: Mr. Davis of North Carolina
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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,
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.
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[Report No. 119–812]
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A BILL
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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.
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September 10, 2026
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Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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