Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. Introduced

   Jul 23, 2025

2. Committee review

   date not recorded

3. Floor vote

   Mar 19, 2026

4. Awaiting vote

   Mar 19, 2026