House Democrats Oppose Bill to Deport Illegal Aliens Who Harm Police Animals
House lawmakers approved new legislation that would make it possible to deport non-citizens who injure animals used in law enforcement, though most Democrats voted against the proposal.
The measure, titled the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act, or the BOWOW Act, passed the House by a vote of 228 to 190. Support for the bill came from all Republicans and 15 Democrats, while 190 Democrats voted against it.
Under the legislation, a non-citizen who is convicted of or admits to committing an offense involving harm to animals used by law enforcement would be considered inadmissible to the United States and subject to deportation.
BREAKING: The House voted 228–190 to pass the BOWOW Act, legislation that allows for the deportation of non-citizens who harm law enforcement animals.
All 190 votes against the bill came from Democrats.
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 19, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson sharply criticized the opposition from Democrats after the vote. He argued that their stance amounted to defending people who hurt police animals. Johnson said that 190 Democrats had effectively voted to allow illegal immigrants to physically abuse service dogs that work with law enforcement officers protecting the public. He also said Democrats were prioritizing illegal immigrants over American citizens, calling their position troubling and dangerous.
Republican Representative Ken Calvert introduced the bill after an incident in 2025 at Washington Dulles International Airport. In that case, an Egyptian national admitted to kicking a U.S. Customs and Border Protection beagle named Freddie after the dog alerted agents to possible contraband.
The Democrats just decided to officially become the party of PUNCHING PUPPIES.
190 Democrats just voted to give illegal immigrants the RIGHT TO PHYSICALLY ABUSE American service dogs — serving with law enforcement protecting American citizens.
The level Democrats will go to…
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) March 19, 2026
A veterinarian later determined that Freddie had suffered bruising in the rib area.
Calvert said animals that work alongside federal officers, including dogs and horses, play a vital role in protecting the country and deserve stronger safeguards. He said the BOWOW Act was intended to show there would be no tolerance for immigrants who attack these animals.
Truly sickening. https://t.co/75IFejT1GL
— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) March 19, 2026
Calvert added that working animals like Freddie help keep Americans safe every day, and that lawmakers have a responsibility to protect them as well.
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