HR 2835
114th Congress
House
Emergency Management
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Employee hiring
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Law enforcement officers
Military education and training
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015
Introduced: June 18, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 16, 2015
Became Public Law No: 114-68.
Oct 16, 2015
Signed by President.
Oct 7, 2015
Presented to President.
Oct 1, 2015
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 1, 2015
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7065-7067)
Oct 1, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7065-7067)
Sep 29, 2015
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 28, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 519). (text: CR H6285)
Sep 28, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 519).(text: CR H6285)
Sep 28, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6290-6291)
Sep 28, 2015
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 28, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2835.
Sep 28, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6285-6287)
Sep 28, 2015
Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 13, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 29, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
Jun 29, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Jun 18, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Jun 18, 2015
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2015 | House · vote #519 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 410–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 28, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015
(Sec. 3) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to consider the expedited hiring of qualified candidates who have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer and who are eligible for a veterans recruitment appointment.
(Sec. 4) Requires DHS to enhance DHS efforts to recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service to serve as CBP officers. Requires such enhanced recruiting efforts to:
- include CBP officer opportunities in relevant job assistance efforts under the Transition Assistance Program;
- place CBP officials or other relevant DHS officials at recruiting events and jobs fairs involving separating members of the Armed Forces;
- provide opportunities for local CBP field offices to partner with military bases in the region;
- include outreach efforts to educate members of the Armed Forces with qualifications that are transferable to CBP officer requirements;
- identify shared activities and opportunities for reciprocity related to steps in hiring CBP officers with the goal of minimizing the time required to hire qualified applicants;
- ensure the streamlined interagency transfer of relevant background investigations and security clearances; and
- include other elements to ensure that separating members of the Armed Forces are aware of opportunities to fill vacant CBP officer positions.
(Sec. 5) Directs DHS to report to Congress on DHS efforts to hire members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service as CBP officers.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 114-68.