DHS would need to set fentanyl performance metrics and share data across its agencies
Passed one chamberH.R. 8535Latest action
Sponsor: James R. Walkinshaw · Representative · VA
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Official title: Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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DHS would have one year to improve data sharing among its fentanyl units and set measurable performance metrics, with no new penalties or funding.
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What does this do?
The head of DHS would have one year after enactment to make sure the department's parts that detect, prevent, and seize illegal fentanyl share useful information and data as much as is practical. Those parts would also identify obstacles to sharing, such as incompatible systems or rules. DHS would also set performance metrics for how well the department and each of its parts detect, deter, and seize fentanyl.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects DHS and its agencies, whose work would be tracked more closely and who would need to coordinate more. Everyday residents would not see direct changes in their daily lives.
Why does it matter?
DHS components would face closer measurement of their fentanyl work, tied to the department's existing goals for stopping fentanyl trafficking. The bill does not create new penalties, change criminal laws, or provide new funding.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Jul 14, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 27, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jul 14, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.