H.R. 8535 Passed the House Crime and Law Enforcement

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] Introduced April 27, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (1 D, 2 R) Latest action July 14, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 14, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Jul 13, 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 13, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Jul 13, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
  5. Jul 13, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
  6. Jul 13, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
  7. Jul 13, 2026 Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Jul 13, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
  9. Jul 13, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
  10. Jun 24, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  11. Jun 24, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Jun 24, 2026 Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged

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