HR 4638
119th Congress
House
Immigration
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Border security and unlawful immigration
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Immigration status and procedures
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 19, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 19, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
Mar 19, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
Mar 19, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 19, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.
Mar 19, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 19, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)
Mar 17, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House.
Mar 16, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
Dec 12, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
Nov 20, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Nov 20, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | House · vote #96 | On Passage | Passed | 228–190 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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