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Improving Border Personnel Hiring and Retention in Rural Areas

This new law requires the Department of Homeland Security to create a plan to make it easier to hire and keep staff for border security and immigration services in rural and border areas. The goal is to ensure these important positions are filled.
Key points
The Department of Homeland Security must create a plan within one year to improve hiring and keeping staff for border security and immigration in rural and border areas.
The plan must consider feedback from current and potential staff and assess support programs for their families.
The plan will include a pilot program and recruiting efforts, like working with colleges and veteran centers.
The Department will report to Congress and the GAO for four years on the plan's progress.
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Print number: 117_HR_7459
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DHS Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7459.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Homeland Security must create a plan within one year to improve hiring and keeping staff for border security and immigration in rural and border areas.
  • The plan must consider feedback from current and potential staff and assess support programs for their families.
  • The plan will include a pilot program and recruiting efforts, like working with colleges and veteran centers.
  • The Department will report to Congress and the GAO for four years on the plan's progress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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