WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19) reintroduced their bipartisan Veterans Border Patrol Training Act, legislation that would help military service members transitioning out of the military shift their skills into becoming civilian border patrol agents.
“For years, Border Patrol has faced a shortage of agents that work to keep our border safe and intercept threats to our nation. The Veterans Border Patrol Training Act helps veterans transition into civilian life in a career that requires many of the skills they learned and mastered in the military,” Rep. Carey said. “This bipartisan bill connects service members to civilian life and addresses a critical need faced by Border Patrol and I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting it.”
“Too many of our military members face unnecessary hurdles when transitioning to civilian life, despite having the skills and experience that are greatly needed in federal service,” Rep. Panetta said. “Our bipartisan bill creates a pathway for transitioning service members to train, intern, and apprentice as U.S. Border Patrol Agents, ensuring we meet staffing needs while honoring their skills and service. This legislation not only helps fill critical workforce gaps, it ensures that those who served our country have opportunities to continue making a difference.”
Companion legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.).
Full text of the bill can be found here.
A one-pager of the bill can be found here.
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