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H.R. 9327House119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed House

PEARL Act

Sponsored by David P. JoyceRep. David P. Joyce (R-OH)
Introduced June 18, 2026

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Updated September 17, 2026 at 4:41 AM UTC

The PEARL Act creates a three‑year pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt dogs from local animal shelters and train them as support dogs for CBP’s existing canine program. The program must be set up within 60 days of the law’s enactment and does not require any new funding.

Key Provisions

  • The Secretary of Homeland Security, via the CBP Commissioner, must establish the pilot program within 60 days of enactment.
  • The program will adopt shelter dogs and train them for use as support dogs in CBP operations.
  • The pilot will automatically end three years after it begins.
  • No additional appropriations are authorized; the program must use existing resources.

Legislative Activity

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SenateIntro Referral Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

September 16, 2026

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

June 18, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Homeland Security Committee

June 18, 2026

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Homeland Security Committee

June 24, 2026

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

Homeland Security Committee

June 24, 2026

HouseCommittee

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.

Homeland Security Committee

September 10, 2026

HouseCalendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.

September 10, 2026

HouseFloor

Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

September 16, 2026 • 11:27 AM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5895-5896)

September 16, 2026 • 11:27 AM

HouseFloor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9327.

September 16, 2026 • 11:27 AM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

September 16, 2026 • 11:33 AM

HouseFloor

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895)

September 16, 2026 • 11:33 AM

HouseFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 16, 2026 • 11:33 AM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate.

September 16, 2026

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Engrossed in HouseIssued September 16, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 9327

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 title

This 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 general

Not 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)

Duration

The pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate three years after the date of its establishment.

(c)

No additional funds

No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section.

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2026.

Clerk.