House vote: H.R. 4638 // March 19, 2026
Federal Working Animal Protection Act
Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-CA)
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.
Immigration Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 228 | 53.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 190 | 43.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.9% |