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HR 9327Passed HouseImmigrationhouse
PEARL Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 by Rep. David P. Joyce
IntroducedCommitteeFloorCongressLaw
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
Latest action · Sep 16, 2026
Received in the Senate.
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
Roll-call votes
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
History
- Sep 16, 2026Received in the Senate.
- Sep 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 16, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895)
- Sep 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9327.
- Sep 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5895-5896)
- Sep 16, 2026Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Sep 10, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
- Sep 10, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.
- Jun 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- Jun 24, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 18, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Jun 18, 2026Introduced in House