H.R. 2835 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015
H.R. 2835 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 18, 2015, sponsored by Martha McSally with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 114-68
What it does
Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to consider the expedited hiring of qualified candidates who have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer and who are eligible for a veterans recruitment appointment. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Martha McSally (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2015
- Passed the SenateOct 1, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentOct 7, 2015
- Became lawOct 16, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-68. (Oct 16, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 28, 2015 · Passed410–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015House · Sep 28, 2015
More bills from Martha McSally in the 114th Congress
Other Emergency Management bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 33: Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act
- H.R. 240: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015
- H.R. 615: DHS Interoperable Communications Act
- H.R. 23: National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization of 2015
- H.R. 623: DHS Social Media Improvement Act of 2015
- S. 1090: Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015
- S. 2109: Directing Dollars to Disaster Relief Act of 2015
- S. 1180: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015
- S. 1808: Northern Border Security Review Act
- S. 546: RESPONSE Act of 2016
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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