Bill intelligence
S. 4079, the PEARL Act, advanced out of committee on August 6, 2026.
S. 4079 — PEARL Act
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What it does
This bill directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish a three-year pilot program that adopts dogs from local animal shelters and trains them as support dogs for CBP personnel. The program must begin within 60 days of enactment. It is a straightforward animal welfare and employee support initiative with no apparent restrictions or financial giveaways.
Quorum's transparency scan found no buried provisions in PEARL Act.
What happens next
S. 4079 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Ruben Gallego. Cosponsored by Christopher Coons, Dave McCormick, John Cornyn and John Curtis.
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