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This bill amends the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to provide more flexibility in hiring practices for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by allowing waivers of the mandatory polygraph examination for certain law enforcement professionals. Specifically, the bill creates waiver options for current state/local law enforcement officers, current federal law enforcement officers, and military members or veterans who meet specific criteria, such as having at least three years of service, no disciplinary records, no pending criminal charges, and having previously passed a background investigation or polygraph examination. The Commissioner of CBP can waive the polygraph requirement for these individuals, but they are still subject to other hiring suitability and background investigation requirements. The bill also introduces reporting mandates, including an annual report to Congress detailing the number of waivers granted, denied, and hired candidates, as well as a requirement for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the performance and disciplinary records of waivered hires. The waiver authority is time-limited, expiring five years after the bill's enactment, and includes clear definitions of terms like "criminal offense" and "veteran" to provide precision in implementation. The overall goal is to enhance CBP's recruitment capabilities while maintaining rigorous employment standards.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2163/all-info