H.R. 3965

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 12, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas · Committee: Committee on Homeland Security

Table of contents

• H.R. 3965
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. CBP support dog pilot program

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. CBP support dog pilot program

• (a) In general
  • Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), shall establish in CBP a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as support dogs for CBP’s Support Canine Program.
• (b) Duration
  • The pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate three years after the date of its establishment.