Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act.
(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.
Section 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.