BillsHH.R. 9327

PEARL Act

119th CongressIntroduced June 18, 2026Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]· OH-14

Stage

In other chamber

Latest action

Received in the Senate.

September 16, 2026

Summary

Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act or the PEARL Act This bill requires U.S.

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsBorder security and unlawful immigrationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

June 18, 2026Introduced in House
June 18, 2026Introduced in House
June 18, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
June 24, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
June 24, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
September 10, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.
September 10, 2026Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-812.
September 10, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
September 16, 2026Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
September 16, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5895-5896)
September 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9327.
September 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
September 16, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5895)
September 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
September 16, 2026Received in the Senate.