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HR 4638 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

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In plain language: Noncitizens who are convicted of or admit to deliberately injuring or killing federal law enforcement animals, such as police dogs or horses, would be barred from entering the United States. In addition, immigrants already in the country who commit or admit to these actions would be subject to deportation. This means an individual could face removal or be denied entry even without a formal court conviction if they formally admit to the conduct.

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People affected—The text does not specify the number of individuals convicted of or admitting to offenses under 18 U.S.C. 1368.
Fiscal magnitude—The bill does not contain any appropriations, revenue provisions, or direct fiscal authorizations.
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Issues

What this bill touches.

Animal protection+18Enforcement & security−15

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Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

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Who it burdens

  • Noncitizens convicted of or admitting to harming law enforcement animalsBars them from entering the United States or receiving visas under Sec. 2(a), and makes them subject to removal and deportation under Sec. 2(b) if they have been convicted of or admit to harming law enforcement animals under 18 U.S.C. 1368.provisional

Dollar-level funding (FEC sector totals) is coming in a later phase.

What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

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  1. Bars noncitizens from entering the United States or receiving a visa if they have been convicted of, or admit to committing, federal offenses related to harming animals used in law enforcement.

    Sec. 2(a)provisional

  2. Makes noncitizens deportable if they have been convicted of, or admit to committing, federal offenses related to harming animals used in law enforcement.

    Sec. 2(b)provisional

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The record

How members voted on Federal Working Animal Protection Act.

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  • House · Mar 19, 2026 · YEA-AND-NAY

    On Passage · Passed

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Timeline

How it moved.

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  1. Mar 19, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Mar 19, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 19, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
  4. Mar 19, 2026Passed/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)
  5. Mar 19, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  6. Mar 19, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.
  7. Mar 19, 2026Rule 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.
  8. Mar 19, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)
  9. Mar 17, 2026Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House.
  10. Mar 16, 2026Rules 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.
  11. Dec 12, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
  12. Dec 12, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
  13. Nov 20, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
  14. Nov 20, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  15. Nov 18, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  16. Jul 23, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  17. Jul 23, 2025Introduced in House
  1. Mar 19, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Mar 19, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 19, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
  4. Mar 19, 2026Passed/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)
  5. Mar 17, 2026Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House.
  6. Mar 16, 2026Rules 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.
  7. Dec 12, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
  8. Nov 20, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
  9. Jul 23, 2025Introduced in House

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Civic Herald. “Federal Working Animal Protection Act (H.R. 4638, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hr-4638. Congress.gov record as of Aug 10, 2026.

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