PEARL Act
Sponsored by Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Immigration.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
12 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| J. Luis Correa DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Michael T. McCaul RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Shri Thanedar DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Nicole Malliotakis RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Seth Magaziner DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jared Moskowitz DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Pete Stauber RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Donald G. Davis DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Monica De La Cruz RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Timothy M. Kennedy DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Michael Lawler RRepublican |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Referred in Senate | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Engrossed in House | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Reported in House | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4786)
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4786)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3965.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4786)
- Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 268.
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-314.
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-314.
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (Senate)Referred To, November 20, 2025
- Homeland Security Committee (House)Reported By, September 30, 2025; Markup By, June 25, 2025; Discharged from, June 25, 2025; Referred To, June 12, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.R. 3965.