PEARL Act
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The PEARL Act proposes a pilot program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to adopt and train shelter dogs as support animals. The bill outlines a three-year duration for the program but lacks detailed provisions on funding, oversight, and accountability mechanisms.
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⚑ No enforcement or oversight — imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
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| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 2026-06-18 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-06-18 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-06-24 | — | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. |
| 2026-06-24 | — | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-09-10 | — | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711. |
| 2026-09-10 | — | Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812. |
| 2026-09-10 | — | Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812. |
| 2026-09-16 | — | Received in the Senate. |
| 2026-09-16 | 11:27:08 | Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2026-09-16 | 11:27:23 | Considered under suspension of the rules. |
| 2026-09-16 | 11:27:24 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9327. |
| 2026-09-16 | 11:33:25 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 2026-09-16 | 11:33:25 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 2026-09-16 | 11:33:28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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- 2026-09-18 17:01:55.605+00
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- 2026-09-10
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