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Veterans Border Patrol Training Act

USA119th CongressS-625| Senate 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
James Lankford (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an interdepartmental pilot program within 180 days of enactment. This program, in collaboration with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, will utilize the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program to train and hire transitioning servicemembers as Border Patrol agents for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The pilot program will leverage existing authorities under title 10, United States Code, to facilitate the transition of Armed Forces members into Border Patrol service. Annual reports will be submitted to Congress detailing participant numbers and demographics, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their families. The program is designed to sunset five years after its establishment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-774
Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4160
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-774
    Veterans Border Patrol Training Act


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4160
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4160: Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement officersVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Veterans Border Patrol Training Act

USA119th CongressS-625| Senate 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an interdepartmental pilot program within 180 days of enactment. This program, in collaboration with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, will utilize the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program to train and hire transitioning servicemembers as Border Patrol agents for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The pilot program will leverage existing authorities under title 10, United States Code, to facilitate the transition of Armed Forces members into Border Patrol service. Annual reports will be submitted to Congress detailing participant numbers and demographics, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their families. The program is designed to sunset five years after its establishment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-774
Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4160
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-774
    Veterans Border Patrol Training Act


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4160
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
James Lankford (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4160: Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement officersVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation