HR-4638 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2026-03-17FloorRule H. Res. 1115 passed House.House floor actions
2026-03-16FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.House floor actions
2025-12-12CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.House floor actions
2025-12-12CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.House floor actions
2025-11-20CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.House committee actions
2025-11-20CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-11-18CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-07-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2025-07-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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