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HR4638: Federal Working Animal Protection Act

119th Congress (2025–2027) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2026-03-19: Passed
Latest action 2026-03-19: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area Immigration
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW ActThis 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.

Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Border security and unlawful immigration, Crimes against animals and natural resources, Immigration status and procedures


Roll-call votes on HR4638 (119th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2026-03-19 House Yea-and-Nay Passed 228 190 14 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is HR4638 in the 119th Congress?

HR4638 (Federal Working Animal Protection Act) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41].

What is the latest action on HR4638?

On 2026-03-19: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR4638?

1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2026-03-19, was "Yea-and-Nay": Passed.