HR8535Referred to Committee

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-27
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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James R. Walkinshaw
James R. Walkinshaw
Democrat · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.8% (339 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Crypto & Digital Assets$1,279k
  • Gun Control$32k

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

2026-06-24

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Plain-English Summary

The Department of Homeland Security would be required to create measurable goals and tracking systems to evaluate how well its agencies are detecting illegal fentanyl, discouraging its smuggling, and confiscating it at borders and ports of entry. This would help Congress and the public understand whether current efforts to stop the deadly drug from entering the country are working effectively. The metrics would apply to border patrol, customs, and other DHS agencies involved in drug interdiction.

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8535 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8535 To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 27, 2026 Mr. Walkinshaw (for himself, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Correa, and Mr. Guest) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This act may be cited as the ``Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act''. SEC. 2. COMBATTING ILLICIT FENTANYL. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) ensure that each component of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl-- (A) collaborate and share relevant information and data relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl with other components of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in such detection, deterrence, and seizure; and (B) identify any barriers to sharing relevant information and data pursuant to paragraph (1); and (2) establish performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl for the Department of Homeland Security and each component of such Department. <all>
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