119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jul 23, 2025
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Immigration
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jul 23, 2025)
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Mar 19, 2026 · Roll call 96 · Passed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600) Roll call details
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600) Roll call details
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)
Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House.
Rules 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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
Animal protection and human-animal relationships · Border security and unlawful immigration · Crimes against animals and natural resources · Immigration status and procedures
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Loading lobbying reportsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
13 citations.
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$1,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$1,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$1,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$1,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Accounting
$1,700,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW-CLC · lobbying firm or registrant: SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW-CLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…1589 Temporary Protected Status - H.R. 1689, S. 4814 Temporary and work visas - bills in formation Appropriations and reconciliation - S.2 Immigration Reform - H.R. 4638 and H.R. 1958
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
$480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Accounting
$480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…dial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM · lobbying firm or registrant: FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 15, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$44,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Act, 2026 H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 1958, Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638, Federal Working Animal Protection Act S. 3857 / H.R. 7780, One Nation, One Visa Policy Act S. 3955, Migrant Crime Reporting Act S. 3909, Stop Illegal Alien Co…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER (NILC) · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER (NILC)
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 14, 2026 · issue area: Immigration
$10,000
Spent on own lobbying
…unities mental health; - H.Res. 909, recognizing that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are inseparable and must be pursued together; - the BOWOW Act, H.R. 4638, providing new grounds of removability that could be discriminatorily applied; - the REMOVE Act, H.R. 4711, requiring immigration court proceedings be complete…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing