WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.R. 9327 · 119th Congress

PEARL Act

Passed HouseImmigration
IntroducedJun 18, 2026
Passed HouseSep 16, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate.

What it does

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Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act

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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 18, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Sep 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Sep 16, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895)House floor actions
  3. Sep 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.Library of Congress
  4. Sep 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9327.House floor actions
  5. Sep 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5895-5896)House floor actions
  6. Sep 16, 2026Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
  7. Sep 16, 2026Received in the Senate.Senate
  8. Sep 10, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.House floor actions
  9. Sep 10, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.House floor actions
  10. Sep 10, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.Library of Congress
  11. Jun 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.House committee actions
  12. Jun 24, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  13. Jun 18, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.House floor actions
  14. Jun 18, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  15. Jun 18, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • J. Luis Correa D-CA-46
  • Donald G. Davis D-NC-1
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
  • Timothy M. Kennedy D-NY-26
  • Michael Lawler R-NY-17
  • Nicole Malliotakis R-NY-11
  • Shri Thanedar D-MI-13