The bill specifically would provide the Commissioner with the
authority to waive the polygraph examinations in three circumstances. The polygraph exam would be waived for current State and local law
enforcement officers who have already passed a polygraph examination,
Federal law enforcement officers who have already passed a stringent
background investigation, and veterans with at least 3 consecutive
years in the military who have held a clearance and passed a background
check. These are three very tailored and specific circumstances, and
these are exactly the
kind of men and women we want and need when it comes to border security
positions. Mr. Speaker, it is important to note that the waiver authority
granted under this bill is not mandatory.
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