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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 4160Employment and training programsLaw enforcement officers

Veterans Border Patrol Training Act

INTRO JUN 26· LAST ACTION JUL 8

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it addresses several important issues: veteran employment, border security, and efficient government operations. Many service members struggle to find suitable civilian employment after leaving the military, and this bill offers a direct pathway to a federal law enforcement career that often aligns with military skills and values.

If this bill becomes law, it could help fill critical staffing needs within the Border Patrol with individuals who already have a background in service and discipline, potentially enhancing border security efforts. If it doesn't pass, service members would still have the SkillBridge program available for other careers, but this specific, streamlined path to becoming a Border Patrol agent would not exist, potentially making it harder for both veterans to find this specific job and for the Border Patrol to recruit from this demographic.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Establishes the Border Patrol SkillBridge Pilot Program within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

This creates a new, dedicated federal program to help transitioning service members secure jobs in border enforcement.

PROVISION 02

Directs the Department of Homeland Security to collaborate with the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to use the existing DoD SkillBridge Program for training and hiring.

This leverages an established military program, potentially making the transition smoother and more efficient for service members.

PROVISION 03

Requires annual reports to Congress detailing participation numbers, applications, and demographic information about the program's participants.

This ensures oversight and transparency, allowing Congress to evaluate the program's effectiveness and reach.

PROVISION 04

Sets a sunset date for the pilot program, terminating it five years after its establishment.

This indicates the program is intended as a trial, allowing for evaluation before deciding on permanent implementation or expansion.

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ACTION TIMELINE

5 EVENTS

JUL 8

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

COMMITTEE

JUN 27

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

COMMITTEE

JUN 26

Introduced in House

INTROREFERRAL

JUN 26

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 4160

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJun 26, 2025

Last actionJul 8, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025

House BillHR 4160Employment and training programsLaw enforcement officers

Veterans Border Patrol Training Act

INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 8, 2025

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Became Law

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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Establishes the Border Patrol SkillBridge Pilot Program within 180 days of the bill becoming law.

This creates a new, dedicated federal program to help transitioning service members secure jobs in border enforcement.

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Directs the Department of Homeland Security to collaborate with the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to use the existing DoD SkillBridge Program for training and hiring.

This leverages an established military program, potentially making the transition smoother and more efficient for service members.

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Requires annual reports to Congress detailing participation numbers, applications, and demographic information about the program's participants.

This ensures oversight and transparency, allowing Congress to evaluate the program's effectiveness and reach.

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Sets a sunset date for the pilot program, terminating it five years after its establishment.

This indicates the program is intended as a trial, allowing for evaluation before deciding on permanent implementation or expansion.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Establishment of the Border Patrol SkillBridge Pilot Program.

Not later than 1 year after the pilot program is established.

First annual report to Congress.

5 years after the date on which such program is established.

Termination of the pilot program.

GLOSSARY

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Pilot Program: A small-scale, experimental program implemented to test the feasibility and effects of a larger program, often with a set end date.
Transitioning Servicemembers: Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are nearing the end of their military service and preparing to return to civilian life.
SkillBridge Program: A Department of Defense program that allows active-duty service members to gain civilian job training and experience during their final 180 days of service.
Border Patrol Agent: A federal law enforcement officer employed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) responsible for securing the borders between official ports of entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): A federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for preventing terrorists and weapons from entering the U.S. and enforcing U.S. customs and immigration laws.
Interdepartmental: Involving multiple departments or agencies of the government working together on a common project or goal.
Sunset Date: A specific date on which a law, program, or agency will automatically expire or terminate unless reauthorized by legislative action.

ACTION TIMELINE

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JUL 8, 25

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

COMMITTEE

JUN 27, 25

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

COMMITTEE

JUN 26, 25

Introduced in House

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JUN 26, 25

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