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H.R. 8119: PEARL Act

Tony Gonzales

Quick Facts

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23)

Congress: 118th

Date Introduced: April 23, 2024

Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. (April 23, 2024)

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a pilot program at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs.