HR 8535

Passed House

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

Introduced Apr 27, 2026

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

Referred to

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Homeland Security Committee

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Issues

Criminal JusticeHealthcare

Summary

The Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to improve coordination among its components engaged in detecting, deterring, and seizing illicit fentanyl. Within one year of enactment, DHS must ensure that its components share relevant information and data with each other and identify any obstacles or barriers hindering such information sharing. The act also requires DHS to establish performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl that align with departmental strategic objectives.

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Sponsor (1)

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

3 cosponsors

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA)
Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS)
Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX)

Actions (16)

Jul 14, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. · senate
Jul 13, 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. · house
Jul 13, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
Jul 13, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398) · house
Jul 13, 2026 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)
Jul 13, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535. · house
Jul 13, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398) · house
Jul 13, 2026 Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. · house
Jul 13, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646. · house
Jul 13, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742. · house
Jun 24, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. · house
Jun 24, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
Jun 24, 2026 Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged · house
Apr 28, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. · house
Apr 27, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security. · house
Apr 27, 2026 Introduced in House

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Committee action

What happened to this bill in committee — the meetings where it was considered and every recorded vote taken on it.

Roll Call Vote 68: Ordering H.R. 8535 to be favorably reported to the House, as amended. 30-0.
Homeland Security CommitteeJun 24, 2026report measure▶ watch

Meetings where this bill was on the agenda

H.R. 3106, (Mr. Kennedy of New York) the “Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2025”; H.R. 5109, (Mr. Carter of Louisiana) To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes; H.R. 5517, (Mr. Langworthy) the “Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act”; H.R. 7427, (Ms. Goldman of New York) the “SAFE VISITS Act”; H.R. 7436, (Mr. Magaziner) the “Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act”; H.R. 7443, (Mr. Pfluger) the “I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026”; H.R. 7448, (Ms. Pou) the “Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026”; H.R. 7574, (Mr. Evans of Colorado) the “ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026”; H.R. 8168, (Mr. Van Epps) the “Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act”; H.R. 8535, (Mr. Walkinshaw) the “Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act”; H.R. 8770, (Mr. Strong) the “SAFEGUARDS Act of 2026"; H.R. 8874, (Mr. Carter of Louisiana) the “Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026”; H.R. 8897, (Mr. Mackenzie) the “Improving Travel for American Families Act”; H.R. 9327, (Mr. Joyce of Ohio) the “PEARL Act”; H.R. 9328, (Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina) the “Improving Travel for Military Members Act”; H.R. 9382, (Mr. Kennedy of New York) the “NEXUS for Families Act”; H.R. 9388, (Mr. Gimenez) the “One-Stop Pilot Program Extension Act”; H.R. 9391, (Mr. Garbarino) the “Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026”; H.R. 9394, (Mr. Strong) the “Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026”Homeland Security CommitteeJun 24, 2026Markup

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 14, 2026

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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