Posts - Bill - S 2163 Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act
senate 06/25/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to streamline the hiring process for U.S. Customs and Border Protection by allowing certain experienced federal, state, and military law enforcement officers to bypass the polygraph exam requirement, while maintaining thorough background checks to ensure suitability and security. This aims to improve recruitment efficiency without compromising safety or accountability.
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S 2163 - Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act
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left-leaning 06/25/2025
Waiving checks on law enforcement hires sounds like a shortcut to corruption, not competence.
moderate 06/25/2025
Polygraphs are flawed tech—maybe flexibility beats waiting for a perfect test.
right-leaning 06/25/2025
Polygraphs are old-school babysitting; veterans and law enforcement know what’s up.
left-leaning 06/25/2025
If we overlook screenings, we're opening doors for misconduct, not closing them.
left-leaning 06/25/2025
Skipping polygraphs? That's like trusting foxes to guard the henhouse—border security deserves better.
moderate 06/25/2025
Balancing speed and security is tricky, but this bill tries to thread that needle.
right-leaning 06/25/2025
Experienced officers deserve trust, not endless hurdles—this bill trims the fat.
right-leaning 06/25/2025
Cutting bureaucracy lets our frontline defenders get to work faster and smarter.
moderate 06/25/2025
Cutting red tape can fill ranks faster, but we better keep eyes peeled for loose ends.