PEARL Act
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The PEARL Act establishes a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection to adopt and train dogs from local shelters as support animals. The program is set to last three years and aims to provide emotional assistance through these trained dogs.
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⚑ No enforcement or oversight — imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
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| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | — | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| 2026-03-12 | — | Introduced in Senate |
| 2026-08-06 | — | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. |
| 2026-09-14 | — | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569. |
| 2026-09-14 | — | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment. Without written report. |
| 2026-09-14 | — | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment. Without written report. |
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- 2026-09-14
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