H.R. 9327 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act
H.R. 9327 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 18, 2026, sponsored by David P. Joyce with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
PEARL Act
Sponsor
David P. Joyce (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2026
- Passed the HouseSep 16, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 16, 2026)
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- H.R. 1477: Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025
- H.R. 2853: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
- H.R. 5166: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026
- H.R. 6866: Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act
- H.R. 8495: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
- H.R. 9471: SAFE Banking Act of 2026
Other Immigration bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 5: Laken Riley Act
- S. 2: Secure America Act
- H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act
- H.R. 30: Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
- H.R. 32: No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
- H.J.Res. 72: Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
- H.R. 163: Finish the Wall Act
- H.J.Res. 172: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect United States…
- H.J.Res. 206: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that any Representative…
- S.J.Res. 213: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
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