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H.R. 3965 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
13 members · Left 4 · Center 4 · Right 5 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Gonzales, Tony (R-TX) (Introduced 06/12/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.35 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 13 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee; House - Homeland Security Committee |
| Latest Action | 11/20/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (06/12/2025)
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.
119 HR 3965 EH: Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3965
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act.
2.CBP support dog pilot program (a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall establish in CBP a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program. (b)DurationThe pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate three years after the date of its establishment. Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3965 IH: Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3965IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 12, 2025Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Correa, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Magaziner, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Moskowitz, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Ms. De La Cruz, and Mr. Kennedy of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecurityA BILLTo establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act.
2.CBP support dog pilot program (a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall establish in CBP a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program. (b)DurationThe pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate three years after the date of its establishment.
119 HR 3965 : Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3965IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESNovember 20, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act.2.CBP support dog pilot program(a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall establish in CBP a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program.(b)DurationThe pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate three years after the date of its establishment.Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3965 RH: Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-30 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 268119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3965[Report No. 119–314]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 12, 2025Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Correa, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Magaziner, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Moskowitz, Mr. Stauber, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Ms. De La Cruz, and Mr. Kennedy of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland SecuritySeptember 30, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. LawlerSeptember 30, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act.2.CBP support dog pilot program(a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall establish in CBP a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program.(b)DurationThe pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate three years after the date of its establishment.September 30, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 06/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 06/12/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |
| 06/12/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 09/30/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-314. |
| 09/30/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-314. |
| 09/30/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 268. |
| 11/19/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 11/19/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4786) |
| 11/19/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3965. |
| 11/19/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4786) |
| 11/19/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4786) |
| 11/19/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 11/20/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | PEARL Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | PEARL Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | PEARL Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act |
| Display Title | PEARL Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | PEARL Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 11/20/2025 Referred To |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 09/30/2025 Reported By |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 06/25/2025 Markup By |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 06/25/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Homeland Security Committee | 06/12/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Immigration
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