Reported in House — H.R. 8535

Union Calendar No. 646

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8535

[Report No. 119–742]

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 27, 2026

Mr. Walkinshaw (for himself, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Correa, and Mr. Guest) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

July 13, 2026

Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic

For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on April 27, 2026

A BILL

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Section 1. Short title

This act may be cited as the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act.

Sec. 2. Combatting illicit fentanyl

Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—

(1)

ensure that each component of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl—

(A)

to the extent practicable, collaborate and share relevant information and data relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl with other components of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in such detection, deterrence, and seizure or the measurement thereof; and

(B)

identify any barriers to sharing relevant information and data pursuant to paragraph (1); and

(2)

establish performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl for the Department of Homeland Security and each component of such Department and ensure that such metrics align with any strategic objectives and goals of the Department related to the efforts of the Department to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.

Amend the title so as to read: A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes..