HR 4638
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:24 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, officially known as the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act, changes immigration law to address the harm of animals used in law enforcement. It specifically makes inadmissible and deportable any non-U.S. national who has been convicted of harming, admits to harming, or admits committing acts related to harming animals used by law enforcement agencies. The bill focuses on strengthening penalties for such actions by impacting an individual's ability to live and work in the United States.
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