Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Legislation to Provide Canine Therapy Support for CBP Personnel
April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024:
Today, Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the PEARL Act. The PEARL Act supports Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) efforts to address mental health challenges at the agency by providing therapy dogs to CBP personnel. Since 2007, over 150 Border Patrol Agents and CBP employees have died by suicide. In January 2023, CBP launched the Support Canine Program, which aims to miti . . .
Today, Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the PEARL Act. The PEARL Act supports Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) efforts to address mental health challenges at the agency by providing therapy dogs to CBP personnel. Since 2007, over 150 Border Patrol Agents and CBP employees have died by suicide. In January 2023, CBP launched the Support Canine Program, which aims to miti . . .