What does Preamble of PEARL Act do?

This bill aims to establish a pilot program in U.S. Customs and Border Protection The program would adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs

What does SHORT TITLE. of PEARL Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act, also known as the PEARL Act.

What does CBP SUPPORT DOG PILOT PROGRAM. of PEARL Act do?

This section establishes a CBP support dog pilot program. The program aims to adopt dogs from local animal shelters. The pilot program will terminate three years after establishment.

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PEARL Act

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2026

Author: David Joyce (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

The PEARL Act creates a three-year pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection to utilize dogs.
This program prioritizes adopting dogs from local animal shelters for training.
The adopted dogs will be trained to provide support within Customs and Border Protection.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 3965(Passed House)Official page

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