I recently visited the Veterans OneStop Center in Pima County in my district. which helps veterans find employment after they leave the military. and I listened to their challenges and their stories firsthand. Who better to address this shortfall and help to secure our ports than the highly trained patriotic Americans who just recently separated from the Armed Forces? That is why H.R. 2835 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to work with the Department of Defense to enhance our efforts to recruit members of the military who are separating to serve as Customs and Border Protection officers. These efforts must include participation in relevant job fairs. transition programs. partnerships between CBP field offices and local military bases. and the identification of ways to streamline the transfer of background checks and security clearances. This bill offers the men and women of our military another opportunity to serve the Nation.
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