119 S4079 IS: Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act U.S. Senate 2026-03-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4079IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 12, 2026Mr. Gallego (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. McCormick) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo 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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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act.

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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.