PEARL Act

Hozzl · 2025-11-22T04:38:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3965 PEARL Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/22/2025, 4:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3965

The bill H.R. 3965 of the 119th Congress aims to create a pilot program within U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the adoption of dogs from local animal shelters to undergo training as support dogs. The bill likely seeks to address the shortage of support dogs by utilizing shelter dogs, potentially benefiting both animals in need of homes and individuals requiring assistance.

Congressional Summary of HR 3965

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 HR 3965

Bill HR 3965 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3965 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3965's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of November 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3965

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3965

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Animal protection and human-animal relationships

- Border security and unlawful immigration

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Law enforcement officers

- Mental health

- Service animals

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3965

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.