S 1138

This bill, the Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act, aims to bolster border security by increasing inspections of vehicles and people traveling from the United States to Mexico. It authorizes the purchase of additional imaging systems and personnel for Homeland Security Investigations to target smuggling activities. The bill also requires a report detailing inspection resources, operational cadence, and cooperation with Mexican authorities, alongside a requirement to inspect a minimum percentage of southbound conveyances. Finally, it mandates quarterly reports on currency and firearm seizures.