To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6907

119th Congress

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eugene Vindman

D - VA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

The Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act aims to strengthen inspections of vehicles and cargo leaving the United States and heading into Mexico. The bill seeks to prevent the illegal flow of weapons, cash, and other resources that fuel cartel operations across the southern border, addressing the often-overlooked issue of what leaves the country rather than just what enters it.

Latest Action

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.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary,

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Vote Prediction

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes.

The Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act aims to strengthen inspections of vehicles and cargo leaving the United States and heading into Mexico. The bill seeks to prevent the illegal flow of weapons, cash, and other resources that fuel cartel

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The Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act aims to strengthen inspections of vehicles and cargo leaving the United States and heading into Mexico. The bill seeks to prevent the illegal flow of weapons, cash, and other resources that fuel cartel operations across the southern border, addressing the often-overlooked issue of what leaves the country rather than just what enters it.

Bill Number: 6907
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary,
Policy Area: Immigration

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Fact Sheet

Title: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 6907
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary,
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: The Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act aims to strengthen inspections of vehicles and cargo leaving the United States and heading into Mexico. The bill seeks to prevent the illegal flow of weapons, cash, and other resources that fuel cartel operations across the southern border,

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act aims to strengthen inspections of vehicles and cargo leaving the United States and heading into Mexico. The bill seeks to prevent the illegal flow of weapons, cash, and other resources that fuel cartel operations across the southern border, addressing the often-overlooked issue of what leaves the country rather than just what enters it.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases inspections of southbound traffic at the U.S.-Mexico border to stop weapons, cash, and other resources from reaching drug cartels
Addresses a critical gap in border security by focusing on what leaves the U.S., not just what enters, to disrupt cartel supply chains
Could help reduce cartel violence in Mexico by limiting their access to American weapons and money that fuel organized crime
Represents a bilateral approach to border security that tackles the root causes of cartel power and cross-border trafficking

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect travelers and commercial operations crossing the southern border, who may experience longer wait times due to enhanced inspections. Law enforcement agencies would receive additional resources and mandates to conduct more thorough southbound checks. If successful, the legislation could help reduce cartel violence in border regions by cutting off critical supply lines, potentially improving safety for communities on both sides of the border.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6907, 119th Congress (2025). "To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6907