Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015
Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD), to identify Military Occupational Specialty Codes, Air Force Specialty Codes, Naval Enlisted Classifications and Officer Designators, and Coast Guard Competencies (qualifications) that are transferable to the requirements and duties assigned to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers; and (2) to consider hiring qualified candidates with such qualifications who are eligible for veterans recruitment appointment.
Directs DHS, in conjunction with DOD, to establish a program to actively recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service to serve as CBP Officers. Requires such program to:
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-21 | Floor | Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill. | Senate |
| 2015-09-18 | Floor | Passed House with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 421. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-14 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security. | House committee actions |
| 2015-09-10 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-10 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-10 | Floor | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate |
| 2015-09-10 | Floor | Received in the House. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-09 | Floor | Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. | Senate |
| 2015-09-09 | Floor | The committee reported substitute amendment was withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6539) | Senate |
| 2015-09-09 | Floor | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6539-6040; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S6539) | Senate |
| 2015-08-05 | Calendars | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 196. | Senate |
| 2015-08-05 | Committee | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-116. | Senate |
| 2015-06-24 | Committee | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Senate |
| 2015-06-17 | IntroReferral | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate |
| 2015-06-17 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |