H.R. 4160: Veterans Border Patrol Training Act

The Veterans Border Patrol Training Act is a proposed bill aimed at establishing a pilot program focusing on the recruitment and training of transitioning servicemembers as Border Patrol agents. Below are the key components of the bill:

Establishment of the Pilot Program

The bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a pilot program within 180 days after its enactment. This program will be developed in collaboration with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The core purpose of this program is to utilize the Department of Defense's SkillBridge Program to facilitate the training and hiring of transitioning servicemembers for roles as Border Patrol agents under U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Employment Skills Training

In executing the pilot program, the Secretary of Homeland Security, alongside the Secretary of Defense, will provide employment training to help servicemembers transition effectively into the Border Patrol Force. This training will leverage the existing authorities defined in section 1143 of title 10 of the United States Code, which focuses on career skills for military personnel transitioning to civilian roles.

Annual Reporting Requirements

The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit annual reports, starting one year after the pilot program is initiated and continuing until the program's conclusion. These reports will be conveyed to various Congressional committees and will include:

• The total number of participants in the pilot program.
• The number of eligible individuals who applied for the program.
• Statistics on participants that include:
• Active members of the Armed Forces.
• Reserve members of the Armed Forces.
• Commissioned and non-commissioned officers.
• Enlisted members of the Armed Forces.
• Veterans.
• Spouses of servicemembers or veterans.
• Dependents of servicemembers or veterans.

Duration of the Pilot Program

The pilot program is designed to last five years from its establishment date. After this period, the program will be terminated unless further action is taken to continue it.

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