What does Preamble of Federal Working Animal Protection Act do?

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act. It addresses the inadmissibility and deportability of aliens. The bill specifically targets aliens convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Federal Working Animal Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Federal Working Animal Protection Act.

What does INADMISSIBILITY AND DEPORTABILITY RELATED TO HARMING ANIMALS of Federal Working Animal Protection Act do?

This section amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish inadmissibility and deportability grounds based on harming animals used in law enforcement. Specifically, Section 212(a)(2) is amended to make aliens inadmissible if convicted of, admitting to, or committing acts meeting the elements of an offense under 18 U.S.C. § 1368. Section 237(a)(2) is similarly amended to make aliens deportable under the same circumstances.

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Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Ken Calvert (R-CA)

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This bill establishes grounds for denying entry to, or deporting, aliens convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement.
It amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to specifically address inadmissibility and deportability based on offenses related to harming these animals.

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