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S 625119th CongressIntroduced
Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Defense & National SecurityImmigrationVeterans Affairs
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a five-year pilot program utilizing the Department of Defense SkillBridge initiative to recruit and train transitioning military personnel as U.S. Border Patrol agents, requiring interagency coordination with Defense and Veterans Affairs departments and annual congressional reporting on participant demographics and outcomes.
Key Points
- 1The Secretary of Homeland Security must establish the pilot program within 180 days of enactment to hire transitioning servicemembers as Border Patrol agents through the DoD SkillBridge Program.
- 2Interagency collaboration between DHS, DoD, and VA is required for training and facilitating military transitions using existing authorities under Title 10, United States Code.
- 3Annual reports must detail participant statistics including military status breakdowns, veteran representation, and family relationships for multiple congressional committees overseeing the program.
Impact Areas
Transitioning military personnel and veterans seeking federal law enforcement careersU.S. Customs and Border Protection recruitment capacity and staffing compositionInterdepartmental operations between Homeland Security, Defense, and Veterans Affairs agencies
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