Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 4638 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
20 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 19 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Calvert, Ken (R-CA) (Introduced 07/23/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.34 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 20 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/19/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (07/23/2025)
Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act
This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.
119 HR 4638 EH: Federal Working Animal Protection 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 CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 4638
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Working Animal Protection Act.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to harming animals used in law enforcement (a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Harming animals used in law enforcementAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 1368 of title 18, United States Code (relating to harming animals used in law enforcement), is inadmissible.. (b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Harming animals used in law enforcementAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 1368 of title 18, United States Code (relating to harming animals used in law enforcement), is deportable.. Passed the House of Representatives March 19, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4638 IH: Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-23 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. 4638IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 23, 2025Mr. Calvert (for himself, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Steube, Mr. Owens, Mr. Issa, Mr. Harrigan, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Williams of Texas, and Mr. Bacon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act.
2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to harming animals used in law enforcement (a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (J)Harming animals used in law enforcementAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 1368 of title 18, United States Code (relating to harming animals used in law enforcement), is inadmissible.. (b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (G)Harming animals used in law enforcementAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 1368 of title 18, United States Code (relating to harming animals used in law enforcement), is deportable..
119 HR 4638 : Federal Working Animal Protection Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-19 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 CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4638IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 19, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryAN ACTTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Federal Working Animal Protection Act.2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to harming animals used in law enforcement(a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(J)Harming animals used in law enforcementAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 1368 of title 18, United States Code (relating to harming animals used in law enforcement), is inadmissible..(b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(G)Harming animals used in law enforcementAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 1368 of title 18, United States Code (relating to harming animals used in law enforcement), is deportable..Passed the House of Representatives March 19, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4638 RH: Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-12 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. IBUnion Calendar No. 355119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4638[Report No. 119–407]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 23, 2025Mr. Calvert (for himself, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Webster of Florida, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Steube, Mr. Owens, Mr. Issa, Mr. Harrigan, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Williams of Texas, and Mr. Bacon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryDecember 12, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Stauber, Mr. LaLota, Mr. Gill of Texas, Mr. Crane, and Ms. MaceDecember 12, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 23, 2025A BILLTo amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 or the BOWOW Act of 2025.2.Inadmissibility and deportability related to harming animals used in law enforcement(a)InadmissibilitySection 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(J)Harming animals used in law enforcementAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 1368 of title 18, United States Code (relating to harming animals used in law enforcement), is inadmissible..(b)DeportabilitySection 237(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(G)Harming animals used in law enforcementAny alien who has been convicted of, who admits having committed, or who admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of an offense under section 1368 of title 18, United States Code (relating to harming animals used in law enforcement), is deportable..December 12, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/23/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 11/18/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 11/20/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 11/20/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12. |
| 12/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407. |
| 12/12/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407. |
| 12/12/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355. |
| 03/16/2026 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill. |
| 03/17/2026 | House floor actions | Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House. |
| 03/19/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606) |
| 03/19/2026 | House floor actions | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill. |
| 03/19/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638. |
| 03/19/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 03/19/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600) |
| 03/19/2026 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600) |
| 03/19/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/19/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes. |
| Display Title | Federal Working Animal Protection Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Federal Working Animal Protection Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Federal Working Animal Protection Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | BOWOW Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | BOWOW Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 170 | 03/19/2026 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 03/19/2026 Referred To |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 12/12/2025 Reported By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 11/20/2025 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 11/18/2025 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 07/23/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Immigration
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