Bill · H.R. 6907· House(119-HR-6907)
Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act" directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to increase outbound inspection capabilities at the southern land border. It authorizes the purchase of up to 50 non-intrusive imaging systems and supporting infrastructure to inspect people and vehicles traveling from the United States to Mexico. Additionally, the bill requires the hiring of at least 200 new Homeland Security Investigations special agents to target smuggling of currency, firearms, contraband, and human trafficking. The legislation mandates a minimum inspection rate of 10 percent for all conveyances traveling from the U. States to Mexico by March 30, 2027. Various reports must be submitted to congressional committees regarding resources, inspection operations, and seizure data.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+7
The bill enhances outbound inspection capabilities through imaging systems and increased personnel to intercept smuggling.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill increases efforts to combat human trafficking, which includes the smuggling of children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased investigation of smuggling: The hiring of at least 100 special agents to assist with investigations involving the smuggling of currency and firearms from the United States to Mexico could impact illegal trafficking (Section 4(a)(1)).
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Combating various forms of trafficking: The hiring of at least 100 special agents to assist with investigations involving the smuggling of contraband, human trafficking and smuggling (including that of children), drug smuggling, and unauthorized entry into the United States from Mexico could provide benefits in these areas (Section 4(a)(2)).
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Enhanced inspection capabilities: The authorization for the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to purchase up to 50 additional non-intrusive imaging systems and associated infrastructure aims to inspect persons, conveyances, or modes of transportation traveling from the United States to Mexico (Section 3(a) and 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Expiration of equipment authority: The authority for the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to procure imaging systems or alternative equipment ceases to have force and effect 5 years after the enactment of the Act (Section 3(d)).
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Reporting requirements for seizures: The Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection is required to submit quarterly reports regarding the seizure of currency, firearms, and ammunition attempted to be trafficked out of the United States (Section 7(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas