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Enhanced US Outbound Border Inspections to Stop Cartel Smuggling.

This law aims to significantly increase inspections of vehicles and individuals traveling from the US into Mexico to curb the flow of firearms and bulk currency used by cartels. It mandates the inspection of at least 10% of all southbound traffic and authorizes the hiring of at least 200 new federal agents and the purchase of advanced scanning equipment. Citizens traveling south should anticipate more frequent border checks and potential delays.
Key points
Mandatory inspection requirement: At least 10% of all vehicles leaving the US for Mexico must be inspected starting March 2027.
Hiring of at least 200 new Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents focused on outbound smuggling (guns, cash) and inbound crimes (drugs, human trafficking).
Authorization to purchase up to 50 new non-intrusive imaging systems and infrastructure for inspecting southbound traffic.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6907
Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2025-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6907.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory inspection requirement: At least 10% of all vehicles leaving the US for Mexico must be inspected starting March 2027.
  • Hiring of at least 200 new Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents focused on outbound smuggling (guns, cash) and inbound crimes (drugs, human trafficking).
  • Authorization to purchase up to 50 new non-intrusive imaging systems and infrastructure for inspecting southbound traffic.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-23.

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