H.R.6907

Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act

Introduced·12/18/25

Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act mandates outbound inspections at the southern border to combat smuggling.

The Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance outbound inspection capabilities at the southern land border. It mandates that at least 10 percent of all conveyances and modes of transportation traveling from the United States to Mexico be inspected before leaving the country. The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is authorized to procure up to 50 additional non-intrusive imaging systems and supporting infrastructure for these inspections. The Act also requires the Director of U.S.

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Current
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Committee
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History

Dec 19, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Dec 19, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Dec 18, 2025

House

Introduced in House