S. 625: Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-18 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-18 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-18):
Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to collaborate with the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a five-year interdepartmental pilot program, under which DHS must use the DOD SkillBridge Program to train and hire transitioning servicemembers as border patrol agents for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-18 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 625 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 625?
S. 625 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Veterans Border Patrol Training Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 625 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).