HR. 4160In Committee
Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to run a five-year pilot using the SkillBridge Program to train and hire transitioning servicemembers as border patrol agents
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to run a five-year pilot using the SkillBridge Program to train and hire transitioning servicemembers as border patrol agents
Key points
- Establish SkillBridge border patrol training
- Require a five year pilot program
- Authorize hiring transitioning servicemembers
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-08 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityBorder security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement officersVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation