I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2024 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Mr. Correa , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Lawler , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Luttrell , Mr. McCaul , Ms. Mace , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Ms. Salazar ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security 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 therapy dogs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act . 2. CBP therapy dog pilot program (a) In general Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall establish in CBP a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs. (b) Funding The Secretary of Homeland Security shall reimburse the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for any costs associated with the pilot program under subsection (a). (c) Duration The pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate three years after the date of its establishment. 3. CBP Support Canine Program There is authorized to be appropriated to U.S. Customs and Border Protection $1,000,000 for CBP’s Support Canine Program.