PEARL Act

Hozzl · 2026-08-26T14:35:41Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4079 PEARL Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/26/2026, 2:35 PM

Summary of Bill S 4079

This bill, designated as S. 4079 in the 119th session of Congress and introduced on March 12, 2026, aims to create a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The program's objective is to adopt dogs from local animal shelters for training as support dogs, among potentially other purposes outlined in the bill.

Congressional Summary of S 4079

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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Current Status of Bill S 4079

Bill S 4079 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2026. Bill S 4079 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2026. Bill S 4079's most recent activity was Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. as of August 6, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4079

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4079

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Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4079

A bill to establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes.