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House bill · H.R. 8535 (119th Congress)

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 14, 2026

Sponsor: James R. Walkinshaw (U.S. Representative, VA-11, Democratic)

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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.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Homeland Security · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

3

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Republican2
  • Democratic1

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Full history

  1. Jul 14, 2026

    In committee

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

    U.S. House

  2. Jul 14, 2026

    Sent to the executive

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

    U.S. Senate

  3. Jul 13, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4398)

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

  4. Jul 13, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4398)

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

  5. Jul 13, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4398)

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

Show full history (23 earlier events)
  1. Jul 13, 2026

    Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 8535.

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

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    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)

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jul 13, 2026

    Reported out of committee

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

  4. Jul 13, 2026

    Reported out of committee

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

  5. Jul 13, 2026

    Reported out of committee

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

  6. Jul 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

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

  7. Jul 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

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

  8. Jul 13, 2026

    Passed a chamber

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

  9. Jun 24, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  10. Jun 24, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  11. Jun 24, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  12. Jun 24, 2026

    Reported out of committee

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

  13. Jun 24, 2026

    Reported out of committee

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

  14. Jun 24, 2026

    Reported out of committee

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

  15. Jun 24, 2026

    In committee

    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged

  16. Jun 24, 2026

    In committee

    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged

  17. Jun 24, 2026

    In committee

    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged

  18. Apr 28, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

  19. Apr 28, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

  20. Apr 28, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

  21. Apr 27, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  22. Apr 27, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  23. Apr 27, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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