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.
CRS summary — Introduced in House (2025-07-23)
| Date | Chamber | Question | Yea–Nay | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | House | On Passage | 228–190 | Passed |
Senate counts are senators only; a Vice President tie-breaking vote is not included (e.g. 50–50, passed).
