U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB9327: PEARL Act
Status: Passed one chamber, September 16, 2026
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.
What the bill says
From the engrossed text, September 16, 2026:
I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9327 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act . SECTION 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. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
Sponsors
- David Joyce (R, HD-OH-14) · primary sponsor
- Luis Correa (D, HD-CA-46)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
- Michael Lawler (R, HD-017)
- Timothy Kennedy (D, HD-026)
- Nicole Malliotakis (R, HD-011)
- Shri Thanedar (D, HD-013)
- Donald Davis (D, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895)
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5895-5896)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9327.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules.
- : Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- : Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration, Law enforcement officers, Immigration, Service animals, Mental health, Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Common questions
- What is HB9327?
- HB9327 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): PEARL Act.
- What does HB9327 do?
- 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.
- What is the status of HB9327?
- Passed one chamber as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate. (September 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB9327?
- David Joyce (R, HD-OH-14), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB9327?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9327
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