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House Passes BOWOW Act to Deport Noncitizens Harming Police Animals

3/19/2026

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On March 19, 2026, the House passed the BOWOW Act targeting noncitizens who harm law enforcement animals.
The 228-190 vote showed Democrats largely opposed the measure, with Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) introducing it to deport noncitizens convicted of harming police animals.
Separately, House Republicans passed another bill allowing deportation for noncitizens committing fraud, with support from all GOP members and 20 Democrats.

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Story summary

On March 19, 2026, the House passed the BOWOW Act targeting noncitizens who harm law enforcement animals.
The 228-190 vote showed Democrats largely opposed the measure, with Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) introducing it to deport noncitizens convicted of harming police animals.
Separately, House Republicans passed another bill allowing deportation for noncitizens committing fraud, with support from all GOP members and 20 Democrats.