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H.R. 9327 · 119th Congress · Immigration

PEARL Act

Modifies immigration policy or procedures. AI-read

Passed a chamber Introduced Jun 18, 2026 Latest action Sep 16, 2026

What it does

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jun 18, 2026 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

Latest action

Sep 16, 2026 · Received in the Senate.