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H.R. 8535

U.S. House•In Senate Committee

Summary

H.R. 8535, the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act, was introduced in the House on Apr 27, 2026 by Rep. James Walkinshaw (D) with 3 co-sponsors. It was referred to Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs, and last saw action on Jul 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Record

Text

H.R. 8535 has 3 co-sponsors.

hb8535/engrossed-in-house.txt
119 HR 8535 EH: Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
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 119th CONGRESS  2d Session
 H. R. 8535
 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 AN ACT
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This act may be cited as the   Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act  .
2.
Combatting illicit fentanyl
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
(1)
ensure that each component of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl—
(A)
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
(B)
identify any barriers to sharing relevant information and data pursuant to paragraph (1); and
(2)
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.
     Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.  Kevin F. McCumber,  Clerk.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-04-27
  2. Passed House2026-07-13
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

The summaries are the Congressional Research Service’s, one per stage. Read them in full.

Introduced in House Apr 27, 2026

hb8535/introduced-in-house.md

Shown Here:
Introduced in House (04/27/2026)

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.

Sponsors

Rep. James Walkinshaw (D) sponsors H.R. 8535, and 3 members have co-sponsored it, all of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 8535 went before 3 committees: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Homeland Security and Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Referred To · Jul 14, 2026 · 444 Bills
Homeland Security
Homeland Security
Reported By · Jul 13, 2026 · 6 Bills
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
Discharged from · Jun 24, 2026 · 73 Bills

Reports

1 committee report has been filed on H.R. 8535, the latest H. Rept. 119-742.

Actions

H.R. 8535 has taken 16 actions since Apr 27, 2026, the latest on Jul 14, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jul 14, 2026
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Jul 13, 2026
House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.Homeland Security Committee
Jul 13, 2026
House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
Jul 13, 202616:51
House
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 13, 202616:51
House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)

Votes

H.R. 8535 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 8535 goes by 8 titles, 4 of them short titles.

  • To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes. — Official Titles as Amended by House
  • Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act — Display Title
  • To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl. — Official Title as Introduced
  • Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act — Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
  • Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act — Short Title(s) as Passed House
  • To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes. — Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
  • Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act — Short Title(s) as Reported to House
  • Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 8535 under Crime and Law Enforcement, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 5 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 8535’s is Crime and Law Enforcement.

hr8535/policy-areas.txt
Crime and Law EnforcementAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

H.R. 8535 carries 5 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation to Smuggling and trafficking.

hr8535/subjects.txt
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationData collection, sharing, protectionDrug trafficking and controlled substancesPerformance measurementSmuggling and trafficking

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 8535, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. WALKINSHAW:H.R. 8535.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H3125]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com