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119th Congress · House

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships · Border security and unlawful immigration · Crimes against animals and natural resources · Immigration status and procedures · Immigration

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed.
  • House passed it on Mar 19, 2026 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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