Ask AI
Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 27, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8535

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

Bill journey · stage 2 of 5

Under committee review

Filed
Comm.
Floor
Both
Law

What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 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.

What just happenedJul 14, 2026

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
Read on Congress.gov
3cosponsors2committees18actions1related bills6subjects
  1. Jul 14, 2026IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Jul 13, 2026FloorH38800

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

  3. Jul 13, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 13, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)

  5. Jul 13, 2026Floor8000

    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)

  6. Jul 13, 2026FloorH8D000

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

  7. Jul 13, 2026FloorH30000

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

  8. Jul 13, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Jul 13, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.

  10. Jul 13, 2026CommitteeH12200

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

    Homeland Security Committee
  11. Jul 13, 2026Committee5000

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

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jun 24, 2026Committee

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

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Jun 24, 2026Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Jun 24, 2026Committee

    Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged

    Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
  15. Apr 28, 2026Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

    Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
  16. Apr 27, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  17. Apr 27, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Apr 27, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House