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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
Sponsor
James R. Walkinshaw, D-VA-11
1 term
2265 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4611 · 202-225-1492
Cosponsors (3)
  • Michael T. McCaul, R-TX-10Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Apr 27, 2026 · 11 terms · @RepMcCaul
  • J. L. Correa, D-CA-46Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Apr 27, 2026 · 5 terms · @RepLouCorrea
  • Michael Guest, R-MS-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Apr 27, 2026 · 4 terms · @RepMichaelGuest
Committees (2)
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Jul 14, 2026
  • Homeland Security Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jul 13, 2026
Actions (18)
  1. Jul 14, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  4. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
  5. Jul 13, 2026 · via 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)
  6. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
  7. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
  8. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  9. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
  10. Jul 13, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
  11. Jul 13, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
  12. Jun 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  13. Jun 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. Jun 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
  15. Apr 28, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
  16. Apr 27, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  17. Apr 27, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  18. Apr 27, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
RelatedS. 5523

Constitutional authority cited

[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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