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LEGISLATION/H.R. 8535

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

119-HR-8535119th CongressIntroduced Apr 27, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsor

Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11](D-VA-11)
3 cosponsors

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.

Subjects

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationData collection, sharing, protectionDrug trafficking and controlled substancesPerformance measurementSmuggling and trafficking

Actions (18)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 14, 2026Senate
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
Jul 13, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
Jul 13, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
Jul 13, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Apr 28, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 27, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2026Library of Congress