Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 27, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8535
Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 27, 2026)
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.
What just happenedJul 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors
- Introduced in HouseApr 27, 2026