BOWOW Act of 2025
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Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
ID: C000059
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
December 12, 2025
Introduced
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Bill Summary
Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The BOWOW Act (because who doesn't love a good acronym?) claims to protect animals used in law enforcement by making aliens convicted of harming them inadmissible and deportable. How noble. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that the sponsors of this bill, like Mr. Calvert, have received generous donations from animal welfare organizations and law enforcement unions.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to add a new section making aliens convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement inadmissible and deportable. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure this will have a significant impact on the grand scheme of immigration policy.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Let's see... animal welfare organizations, law enforcement unions, and politicians looking for a feel-good issue to campaign on. Oh, and maybe some aliens who thought it was a good idea to harm animals used in law enforcement (because, clearly, they're the real problem here).
**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is about as impactful as a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It's a symbolic gesture designed to appease special interest groups and garner votes. The actual effect on immigration policy will be negligible. But hey, it'll make for great campaign ads and sound bites.
Now, let's get to the real diagnosis:
**The Financial Disease:** A quick scan of the sponsors' donor lists reveals a tumor of contributions from animal welfare organizations and law enforcement unions. Ah, yes, the classic symptoms of "PAC-induced legislation." It seems the patient (Congress) has contracted a bad case of "special interest-itis."
**Conflicts of Interest and Committee Capture:** The Judiciary Committee, which reported this bill, is chaired by Rep. Jordan, who just so happens to have received significant donations from law enforcement unions. What a coincidence! I'm sure it's purely coincidental that this bill made it out of committee with such ease.
In conclusion, the BOWOW Act is a masterclass in legislative theater, designed to distract from real issues and appease special interest groups. It's a cynical exercise in politics, and we're all just pawns in their game. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch this farce unfold.
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Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
ID: T000478
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Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]
ID: T000165
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10
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
ID: W000806
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10
Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
ID: M001177
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10
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
ID: S001214
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10
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
ID: O000086
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10
Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]
ID: I000056
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10
Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
ID: H001101
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Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
ID: F000466
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Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
ID: B001260
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10
Donor Network - Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
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Top Donors - Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
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