H.R. 4638119th CongressHouse Bill

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Passed the House

This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.

Introduced Jul 23, 2025Last action Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in HouseJul 23, 2025
Reported by CommitteeNov 20, 2025
Passed HouseMar 17, 2026
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The bill's short title changed from the "Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025" or "BOWOW Act of 2025" to the "Federal Working Animal Protection Act." The substantive provisions about making it grounds for deportation or inadmissibility to harm law enforcement animals remained the same.

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Being considered by the Senate

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This house bill has been approved by the House of Representatives and is now before the Senate.

What changed in the latest version · AI-generated

The bill's short title changed from the "Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025" or "BOWOW Act of 2025" to the "Federal Working Animal Protection Act." The substantive provisions about making it grounds for deportation or inadmissibility to harm law enforcement animals remained the same.

Summary compares to previous version · Engrossed in House on Mar 19, 2026

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