H.R. 4638: Federal Working Animal Protection Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-07-23 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 19 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-19 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-07-23):
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.
Cosponsors (19)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Claudia Tenney | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Thomas P. Tiffany | R WI (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Daniel Webster | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Tom McClintock | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| W. Gregory Steube | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Burgess Owens | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Darrell Issa | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Pat Harrigan | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Vern Buchanan | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Dan Newhouse | R WA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Michael A. Rulli | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Roger Williams | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Don Bacon | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-07-23 |
| Pete Stauber | R MN 2025-08-26 |
| Nick LaLota | R NY 2025-09-04 |
| Brandon Gill | R TX 2025-09-04 |
| Elijah Crane | R AZ 2025-09-04 |
| Nancy Mace | R SC 2025-11-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4638 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4638?
H.R. 4638 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Federal Working Animal Protection Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4638 are available on congress.gov.
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