Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Last recorded step: House, Mar 19, 2026.
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Non-U.S. nationals convicted of harming law enforcement animals would be inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation.
What it does
This bill would establish that any non-U.S. national who is convicted of, or admits to committing, an offense involving the harming of official law enforcement animals is inadmissible to the United States. Additionally, the legislation proposes to make such individuals subject to deportation from the country.
Who is affected
This bill affects non-U.S. nationals who have been convicted of, or admit to committing, offenses involving the harming of official working animals used in law enforcement. These individuals would be rendered inadmissible to the United States and subject to deportation. The legislation also concerns law enforcement agencies that utilize animals in their official operations.
Key provisions
- Inadmissibility for harming law enforcement animals. The bill provides that any non-U.S. national who is convicted of, or admits to committing, an offense involving the harming of official working animals used in law enforcement is ineligible for admission to the United States.
- Deportability for harming law enforcement animals. The legislation establishes that non-U.S. nationals found to have committed or been convicted of offenses related to wounding law enforcement animals are subject to deportation.
Fiscal impact
- H.R. 4638, Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025· As reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on December 12, 2025
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This bill modifies federal immigration standards regarding admissibility and deportability by adding convictions or admissions related to harming law enforcement animals as grounds for removal.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to establish that non-U.S. nationals who are convicted of, or admit to, harming law enforcement animals are ineligible for admission to the United States and subject to deportation.