Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
USA119th CongressHR-8535| House
| Updated: 7/14/2026
James R. Walkinshaw
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill, titled the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act, mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security establish comprehensive performance metrics. These metrics are specifically for the Department of Homeland Security's efforts in the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl . The aim is to enhance accountability and effectiveness in combating illicit fentanyl trafficking. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary must ensure that all DHS components engaged in these operations actively collaborate and share relevant information and data . Furthermore, these components are required to identify any existing barriers that hinder effective information and data sharing, thereby improving inter-agency coordination and addressing systemic challenges.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
USA119th CongressHR-8535| House
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill, titled the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act, mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security establish comprehensive performance metrics. These metrics are specifically for the Department of Homeland Security's efforts in the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl . The aim is to enhance accountability and effectiveness in combating illicit fentanyl trafficking. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary must ensure that all DHS components engaged in these operations actively collaborate and share relevant information and data . Furthermore, these components are required to identify any existing barriers that hinder effective information and data sharing, thereby improving inter-agency coordination and addressing systemic challenges.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
James R. Walkinshaw
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Homeland Security Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted