Strengthening Border Inspections Bill
Official: Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act
This bill aims to enhance security at the southern border by improving inspections of items leaving the U.S. and increasing personnel to combat smuggling activities.
1. This bill requires better inspections of items leaving the United States at the southern border. 2. It allows for the purchase of up to 50 new imaging systems for inspections. 3. The bill mandates hiring at least 200 new special agents to combat smuggling to Mexico. 4. It calls for a report on inspection resources and effectiveness within one year. 5. The new equipment and personnel aim to improve security against drug and human trafficking.
Border security personnel and communities affected by drug and human trafficking.