H.R. 8535 · Passed House · Crime and Law Enforcement

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

Sponsor: James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA)

What it does

• Require DHS components engaged in detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl to collaborate and share relevant information and data with each other.
• Require DHS to establish performance metrics related to detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl for DHS and its components.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Jul 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Committee: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs