Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

This bill requires the components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) engaged in the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl to collaborate and share relevant information and data with each other. The bill also requires DHS to establish performance metrics related to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl for DHS and its components.

Other titles

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

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.Official Titles as Amended by HouseOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text

Legislative history

H.R. 8535·House·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Rep. James Walkinshaw(Democratic-Virginia-11)·

Apr 27, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 27, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Apr 28, 2026

House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Jun 24, 2026

House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged

Jun 24, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 24, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

Jul 13, 2026

House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.

Jul 13, 2026

HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorMr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 13, 2026

House · FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Jul 14, 2026

SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Documents

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