Bill · H.R. 8535· House(119-HR-8535)
Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
- Introduced
- 4/27/2026
- Last activity
- 7/14/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- James Walkinshaw
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This act, known as the "Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act," directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to take specific actions regarding illicit fentanyl. The Secretary must ensure that all Department of Homeland Security components involved in detecting, deterring, and seizing fentanyl collaborate and share relevant data. This includes identifying any barriers that prevent this information sharing. Additionally, the Secretary is tasked with establishing performance metrics for the Department and its individual components. These metrics must align with the Department's strategic objectives to combat fentanyl trafficking.
Yes· 3 of 32
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+6
The bill enhances the detection and seizure of fentanyl by improving information sharing among DHS components.
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The act targets the seizure of illicit fentanyl through better information sharing among DHS components, which is a core part of border security.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3
Targeting fentanyl trafficking is critical for communities that have been disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Information Sharing: By requiring components of the Department of Homeland Security to collaborate and share data, the act aims to improve the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl (Section 2, paragraph 1A).
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Identification of Obstacles: The requirement to identify barriers to sharing information can help resolve issues that currently hinder the fight against fentanyl trafficking (Section 2, paragraph 1B).
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Improved Accountability through Metrics: The establishment of performance metrics ensures that the Department and its components have specific standards related to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl (Section 2, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For Veterans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Billionaires+1Good For Business Owners+1Good For Farmers+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Immigrants+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 7/14/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 7/13/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
- Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 6/24/2026
- Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- 4/28/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas