By San Antonio Standard |
Apr 23, 2024
Rep. Tony Gonzales has introduced the PEARL Act, a legislation aimed at providing therapy dogs to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel to address mental health challenges within the agency. Gonzales emphasized the importance of supporting CBP personnel during the ongoing crisis at the borders, stating, "By improving access to canine therapy support, this legislation will give our law enforcement one more tool to improve mental health outcomes at CBP."The PEARL Act has garnered support from a bipartisan group of Congress members, including Reps. Michael McCaul,...