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BOWOW Act of 2025
12/15/2025, 8:35 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4638
This bill, titled "To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th session of Congress on July 23, 2025. The bill aims to make aliens convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement inadmissible and deportable under the Immigration and Nationality Act, and it likely contains provisions related to enforcement, penalties, and immigration policies with a focus on protecting animals in law enforcement roles.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4638
Bill HR 4638 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2025. Bill HR 4638 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 23, 2025. Bill HR 4638's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355. as of December 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4638
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
33Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
33Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4638
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4638
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4638
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