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Strengthening Border Inspections Bill
Recent Bills/Strengthening Border Inspections Bill

Strengthening Border Inspections Bill

IntroducedDecember 18, 2025
In Committee11 months ago
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In the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee.
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Why This Matters

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.

If you live near the southern border, this bill could lead to increased safety from smuggling activities.
Who this affects
Border security personnel · Communities affected by trafficking
What this bill changes
  1. 1This bill requires better inspections of items leaving the United States at the southern border.
  2. 2It allows for the purchase of up to 50 new imaging systems for inspections.
  3. 3The bill mandates hiring at least 200 new special agents to combat smuggling to Mexico.

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IntroducedCurrentDec 18, 2025

In the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee.

Most bills stop here and never get a vote.

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