Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act
Sponsor

- Veterans$4,000k
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Cosponsors (1)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Homeland SecurityReferred To · 2025-12-18
- House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-12-18
- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-12-18
Plain-English Summary
This bill would increase inspections and enforcement efforts at the U.S.-Mexico border to target drug cartels and criminal organizations smuggling contraband into the country. It would likely give border agents and customs officials more resources, personnel, or authority to search vehicles and cargo moving southbound (toward Mexico) to prevent weapons, money, and other materials from reaching criminal groups. The changes would affect border security agencies, travelers crossing the border, and potentially businesses involved in cross-border trade.
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