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S. 4079119th CongressIn markupLatest action Aug 6, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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S. 4079 would create a pilot program for CBP to adopt shelter dogs as support dogs for its employees.
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S. 4079, the PEARL Act, would require CBP to create a pilot program adopting dogs from local animal shelters and training them as support dogs. These dogs would join CBP's existing Support Canine Program, which provides comfort and morale support rather than detection or law enforcement work. CBP would have 60 days to launch the program, which ends automatically after three years unless extended.
CBP employees, who may have support dogs available in their workplaces, and local animal shelters, which could see some dogs adopted into the program.
The bill does not change immigration, customs, or border enforcement procedures, and leaves budget, dog numbers, and training details to CBP to determine.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.