Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
U.S. Congress · HR8535 ·
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What the bill says
Introduced 2026-04-27. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Summary (plain-language)
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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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| 2026-07-13 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742. |
| 2026-07-13 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646. |
| 2026-07-13 | Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2026-07-13 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398) |
| 2026-07-13 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535. |
| 2026-07-13 | 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 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398) |
| 2026-07-13 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2026-07-13 | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| 2026-06-24 | Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged |
| 2026-06-24 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-06-24 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. |
| 2026-04-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. |
| 2026-04-27 | Introduced in House |
| 2026-04-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. |