House passes bill that would deport noncitizens for harming police animals

A Straightforward Vote On Protecting Police Dogs — Dems Went Which Way?

Only 15 Democrats were willing to vote with Republicans on Thursday on a measure that would make non-citizens who harmed police animals — such as dogs or horses — either inadmissible or subject to deportation.The BOWOW Act passed the U.S. House on Thursday by a margin of 228-190, with every Republican voting in favor of the legislation. It will head to the Senate next.Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) introduced the bill in June of 2025 “after Fredd…

House PASSES Bill to Deport Non-Citizens Who Hurt Law Enforcement Animals -- 190 Democrats Vote "No"

The House of Representatives just passed the BOWOW Act — a bill that allows for deportation for any non-citizens who attack law enforcement animals. Sadly, this had to be made explicit in response to a specific incident involving an Egyptian foreigner and a Border Patrol dog named Freddie. Here are the details: JUST IN: The US House has PASSED the BOWOW Act, which makes any non-citizen who assaults or harms a federal working dog AUTOMATICALLY d…

House passes bill that would deport noncitizens for harming police animals

The House on Thursday passed a bill that would make foreign nationals and noncitizens inadmissible to the U.S. and subject to deportation if they are convicted of, or admit to, harming animals used in law enforcement. The legislation, dubbed the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals (BOWOW) Act, passed the lower chamber by…

Migrants who attack federal law enforcement animals could face expedited deportation

The Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working (BOWOW) Animals Act passed in the House, but drew opposition from Democrats over concerns it is redundan...

House Democrats vote against deporting immigrants who harm police dogs, horses

House Republicans passed immigration crackdown targeting noncitizens who assault police dogs and horses, with most Democrats opposing the measure over due process concerns.

190 Dems Vote Against Deporting Illegal Alien Police Dog Abusers

190 House Democrats voted against deporting illegal aliens convicted of abusing police animals, sparking controversy.