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119th Congress · H.R. 8535 · Passed Origin

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.

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

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Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8535

Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. WALKINSHAW:H.R. 8535.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H3125]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] · [D-VA-11] · W000831
    Dem-VA-11 current · 1 term · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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W000831
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current
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James R. Walkinshaw
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James
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R.
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Walkinshaw
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1982-10-22
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Current term (1 total)

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VA
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11
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Democrat
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null
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2025-09-10
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2027-01-03
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2265 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4611
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2265 Rayburn House Office Building
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202-225-1492
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (6)

  • Border Security and Enforcement (house) · house · rank 4
  • Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection (house) · house · rank 4
  • Delivering on Government Efficiency (house) · house · rank 7
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 12 · site
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (house) · house · rank 19 · site
  • Military and Foreign Affairs (house) · house · rank 5

Social media

none

District offices (1)

  • 10680 Main Street District, Suite 140, Fairfax, VA, 22030 · 703-256-3071

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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WALKINSHAW, JAMES
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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11
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2025-05-06
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2025-07-23
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2025-07-23
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$2,758,960.53
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$1,779,784.68
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$979,175.85
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$0.00
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2025-05-04
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2026-07-15

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (3)

  • Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · [R-TX-10] · M001157 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27 · original
    Rep-TX-10 current · 11 terms · @RepMcCaul · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] · [D-CA-46] · C001110 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27 · original
    Dem-CA-46 current · 5 terms · @RepLouCorrea · 1 district office
  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] · [R-MS-3] · G000591 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-27 · original
    Rep-MS-3 current · 4 terms · @RepMichaelGuest · 4 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-07-14T20:10:16ZReferred To
  • Homeland Security Committee [House Standing]
    2026-07-13T17:26:30ZReported By
    2026-06-24T20:30:19ZMarkup By
    2026-04-27T16:00:45ZReferred To
    ↳ Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (18)

  • 2026-07-14IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2026-07-13 16:56:59FloorH38800via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-07-13 16:56:58FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-07-13 16:56:54FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
  • 2026-07-13 16:56:54Floor8000via Library of Congress
    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)
  • 2026-07-13 16:51:45FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
  • 2026-07-13 16:51:43FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
  • 2026-07-13 16:51:30FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-07-13CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
  • 2026-07-13CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
  • 2026-07-13Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
  • 2026-04-28Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  • 2026-04-27IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • 2026-04-27IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-04-27IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:38:58Z
    Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-09-19T23:23:56Z
    To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl.
  • Official Titles as Amended by HouseEHH2026-08-08T03:22:29Z
    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.
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-07-17T15:23:25Z
    Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-15T13:08:25Z
    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.
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-07-15T13:08:25Z
    Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-07-14T13:23:27Z
    Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-05-07T09:38:31Z
    Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2026-04-27 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

  • S 5523 (119) Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
    Latest: 2026-09-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

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Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-742

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CBO cost estimates

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