Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act

S 1138 requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deploy up to 50 additional scanning systems and hire 100 new agents focused on inspecting vehicles and people traveling *from the U.S. to Mexico*. It mandates that by March 2027, at least 10% of southbound conveyances must undergo inspection, using methods like scanning or physical checks. The bill also requires quarterly reports on seized currency, firearms, and ammunition from outbound inspections, along with annual reports detailing resource use and inspection rates. These provisions apply specifically to the U.S.-Mexico border and expire after five years.