H.R. 4638
Referred to CommitteeFederal Working Animal Protection Act
Introduced 7/23/2025•119th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3/19/2026 • Senate
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.
Introduced in House • 7/23/2025
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Immigration
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCrimes against animals and natural resourcesImmigration status and procedures
CBO Cost Estimates (1)
Amendments (1)
This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
July 23, 2025
Committee Review
November 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Floor Debate
March 19, 2026
Passed Chamber
March 17, 2026
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (4)
Engrossed in House3/19/2026
Referred in Senate3/19/2026
Reported in House12/12/2025
Introduced in House7/23/2025