PEARL Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate.
What this bill does
The PEARL Act, officially the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act, would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to start a three-year pilot program. This program would involve adopting dogs from local animal shelters and training them to become support dogs within CBP's existing Support Canine Program. These dogs would be used for purposes such as grief assistance, trauma mitigation, and improving morale.
The bill affects CBP personnel by introducing trained support dogs intended to aid with emotional well-being. The bill specifies that no additional funds are authorized for this pilot program. The PEARL Act has passed the House of Representatives and will now move to the Senate for further consideration.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9327 do?
- The PEARL Act, officially the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act, would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to start a three-year pilot program. This program would involve adopting dogs from local animal shelters and training them to become support dogs within CBP's existing Support Canine Program. These dogs would be used for purposes such as grief assistance, trauma mitigation, and improving morale. The bill affects CBP personnel by introducing trained support dogs intended to aid with emotional well-being. The bill specifies that no additional funds are authorized for this pilot program. The PEARL Act has passed the House of Representatives and will now move to the Senate for further consideration.
- Has H.R. 9327 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9327. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9327?
- H.R. 9327 was sponsored by Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9327?
- Received in the Senate. (16 Sep 2026).
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