HR 8535 119th Congress

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Sponsors

Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

D — VA

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.

Actions

2026-07-14T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-07-13T00:00:00

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

2026-07-13T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-07-13T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)

2026-07-13T00:00:00

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)

2026-07-13T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.

2026-07-13T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)

2026-07-13T00:00:00

Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2026-07-13T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.

2026-07-13T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.

2026-07-13T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.

2026-06-24T00:00:00

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

2026-06-24T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-06-24T00:00:00

Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged

2026-04-28T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

2026-04-27T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

2026-04-27T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2026-04-27T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

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