119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 6907
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen inspections of people and vehicles leaving the United States for Mexico to combat drug smuggling, weapons trafficking, and human smuggling. The legislation authorizes purchasing up to 50 advanced imaging systems for the southern border and requires hiring at least 200 new federal investigators—100 focused on currency and firearms smuggling and 100 on drug trafficking and human smuggling. By March 2027, DHS must inspect at least 10 percent of all vehicles crossing into Mexico, with plans to increase that to 15-20 percent by 2028. The bill requires quarterly reports on seized currency, firearms, and ammunition for four years, and a comprehensive report within one year on inspection resources, personnel, and capabilities. The new equipment authority expires after five years.