Code · BILL · 114th Congress · H.R. 43 (Introduced in House) — To provide for emergency deployments of United States Border Patrol agents and to increase the number of DEA and ATF... · Sec. 112

Sec. 112. Border armor

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The Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that every United States Border Patrol agent is issued high-quality body armor that is appropriate for the climate and risks faced by the individual officer. Each officer shall be allowed to select from among a variety of approved brands and styles. Officers shall be strongly encouraged, but not mandated, to wear such body armor whenever practicable. All body armor shall be replaced at least every five years.