H.R. 4638 · 119th Congress

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Stage
Passed a chamber
Introduced
2025-07-23
Latest action
2026-03-19 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

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.