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Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Program
Recent Bills/Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Program

Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Program

IntroducedJune 20, 2025
In House11 months ago
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It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
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Why This Matters

This bill establishes a pilot program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to evaluate the benefits of housing working canines at their handlers' homes instead of in centralized facilities.

If you are a canine handler, you may be able to care for your dog at home instead of in a kennel.
Who this affects
Canine handlers · Customs and Border Protection dogs
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill creates a pilot program for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to test home kenneling for canines.
  2. 2The program will start within one year and last for at least two years.
  3. 3Canine handlers will receive training on caring for their dogs at home.
  4. 4At least ten ports of entry will participate, including urban and rural locations.
  5. 5A report will be submitted to Congress after the program ends, detailing its findings and recommendations.
Read the detailed summary

CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act This bill requires the Office of Field Operations within U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish a canine home kenneling pilot program. In home kenneling programs, canines used for law enforcement purposes are housed and cared for at the residences of their assigned handlers.

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IntroducedJun 20, 2025
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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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Donald Trump
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