119th Congress

H.R. 9327

PEARL Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: David P. Joyce(R-OH)
Introduced: Jun 18, 2026
Policy area: Immigration
Committees: House Committee on Homeland Security
Official text: Engrossed in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (7)

Original cosponsors (6)

Added later (1)

Donald G. Davis (D-NC) · Jun 22, 2026

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Sep 16, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate.
Sep 16, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895)
Sep 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9327.
Sep 16, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5895-5896)
Sep 16, 2026 · House
Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 10, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
Sep 10, 2026 · House
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 18, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House