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.
Legislative Journey
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
HousePassed/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)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.
HouseRule 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.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)
HouseRule H. Res. 1115 passed House.
HouseRules 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.
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House