119th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 4079 — PEARL Act

“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.”

Immigration

Introduced Mar 12, 2026

Last action Mar 12, 2026

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

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Mar 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Mar 12, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.