CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act

HR 4057, the CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act, creates a two-year pilot program to test housing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) canine teams at their handlers' homes instead of centralized kennels. The program requires at least 10 ports of entry (including urban and rural locations) to participate voluntarily, with handlers responsible for the dogs' daily care, exercise, and medical needs. CBP must provide training for handlers and report to Congress on findings, including cost-benefit analysis, performance, and health impacts compared to current centralized kenneling. The bill directly affects CBP canine handlers and their working dogs, aiming to assess if home housing improves welfare or operational outcomes before deciding on permanent adoption.