This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to create a pilot program that trains and hires transitioning military members as Border Patrol agents through the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. The program aims to use existing military training authorities to help servicemembers transition into careers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The departments must establish the pilot program within 180 days and submit annual reports to Congress detailing the number of participants, applicants, and demographic breakdowns of those enrolled. The pilot program will run for five years before automatically ending unless Congress takes action to extend it. This legislation essentially creates a pathway for military personnel leaving active duty to transition directly into border security positions while leveraging their existing skills and training.
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