Senate Bill 4079
119th Congress(2025-2026)
PEARL Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 12, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill requires the establishment of a pilot program within 60 days for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to train dogs from local shelters as support dogs. The program will last for three years after its establishment. This will impact animal shelters, the CBP Support Canine Program, and potentially the well-being and emotional support for border patrol personnel.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4079
Congress
119
Policy Area
Immigration
Immigration
Primary focus of measure is administration of immigration and naturalization matters; immigration enforcement procedures; refugees and asylum policies; travel and residence documentation; foreign labor; benefits for immigrants. Measures concerning smuggling and trafficking of persons may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area. Measures concerning refugees may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
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09/14/2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
09/14/2026
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment. Without written report.
08/06/2026
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
03/12/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
03/12/2026
Introduced in Senate
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