HR8535
Referred to committee
Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Apr 27, 2026
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version EHThis act may be cited as the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
ensure that each component of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl—
to the extent practicable, collaborate and share relevant information and data relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl with other components of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in such detection, deterrence, and seizure or the measurement thereof; and
identify any barriers to sharing relevant information and data pursuant to paragraph (1); and
establish performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl for the Department of Homeland Security and each component of such Department and ensure that such metrics align with any strategic objectives and goals of the Department related to the efforts of the Department to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
ensure that each component of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl—
to the extent practicable, collaborate and share relevant information and data relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl with other components of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in such detection, deterrence, and seizure or the measurement thereof; and
identify any barriers to sharing relevant information and data pursuant to paragraph (1); and
establish performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl for the Department of Homeland Security and each component of such Department and ensure that such metrics align with any strategic objectives and goals of the Department related to the efforts of the Department to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.
Legislative Timeline
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
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Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
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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)
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.