What does Preamble of HR 4638 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act. It aims to establish inadmissibility and deportability for aliens convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2025, and reported with an amendment on December 12, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4638 do?

This bill is formally titled the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025.

What does INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY RELATED TO HARMING ANIMALS of HR 4638 do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish inadmissibility and deportability based on harming animals used in law enforcement. Section 212(a)(2) is amended to make aliens who have been convicted, admitted to committing, or admitted to acts constituting an offense under 18 U.S.C. 1368 inadmissible. Section 237(a)(2) is amended to make aliens who have been convicted, admitted to committing, or admitted to acts constituting an offense under 18 U.S.C. 1368 deportable.

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BOWOW Act of 2025 — HR. 4638

Last updated: 12/12/2025 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Ken Calvert (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends immigration law to make aliens inadmissible or deportable if convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement.
The bill specifically targets offenses under 18 U.S.C. 1368, which relates to animal cruelty involving law enforcement animals.

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