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House Bill 8535
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
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Passed House on Jul 13, 2026
Overview
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The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to coordinate efforts within the department to detect, deter, and seize illicit fentanyl. It mandates collaboration and information sharing among department components engaged in these activities and the establishment of performance metrics. The purpose is to align detection, deterrence, and seizure efforts with the strategic objectives and goals of the Department of Homeland Security related to combatting illicit fentanyl trafficking.

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Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
Latest Action
Jul 14, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8535
Congress
119
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Virginia
Democrat
California
Republican
Mississippi
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (0)
checkPassed on July 13, 2026
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
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)
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.

Text (4)
July 14, 2026
July 13, 2026
July 13, 2026
April 27, 2026
Actions (16)
07/14/2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
07/13/2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
07/13/2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/13/2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
07/13/2026
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)
07/13/2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
07/13/2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
07/13/2026
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/13/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
07/13/2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
06/24/2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
06/24/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
06/24/2026
Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
04/28/2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
04/27/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
04/27/2026
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 20, 2026 10:41:41 PM