U.S. Customs and Border Protection would adopt shelter dogs and train them as support dogs. The trial would start within 60 days and last three years.
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PEARL Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on H.R. 3965: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects CBP workers who could interact with the support dogs and the local shelters that could provide them. It could also affect other people who spend time at CBP facilities where the dogs serve.
Why this matters: CBP workers can face stressful or traumatic events, and this bill could give them more access to support dogs. It could also help local shelters place some dogs in working homes. But the bill does not set the program’s size or budget. It also does not require CBP to report its results, so the full effect may be hard to measure.
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Officially: PEARL Act
U.S. Customs and Border Protection would adopt shelter dogs and train them as support dogs. The trial would start within 60 days and last three years.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (11/20/2025)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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