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Border Patrol Support: Better Hiring in Rural Areas

This act aims to improve the hiring and retention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel in rural and remote areas. This means the government will seek ways to encourage more people to work in these locations, potentially impacting border security and service availability in these regions. The act intends to make life easier for employees and their families, which may encourage them to settle in these areas.
Key points
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to improve hiring and retention of CBP personnel in rural and remote areas.
The plan will consider feedback from current and potential CBP employees and their families regarding quality of life in these areas.
Includes an assessment of existing federal programs, including financial incentives, to assist CBP employee families.
Introduces pilot programs and enhances recruitment through partnerships with higher education institutions and veteran centers.
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Additional Information
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2023
Print number: HR 2806
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-24