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H.R. 8535119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Jul 14, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
Introduced:
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DHS would have to improve internal data-sharing and set performance metrics for stopping fentanyl trafficking.
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The bill directs DHS to ensure its components share fentanyl-related information with each other and to identify barriers to that sharing, within one year of enactment. It also requires DHS to create measurable performance metrics for detecting, deterring, and seizing fentanyl.
Affects DHS components like Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement; also relevant to Congress and oversight committees monitoring anti-fentanyl efforts.
The bill creates no new criminal penalties, enforcement powers, or funding; it focuses on internal coordination and accountability, which could affect how effectively fentanyl trafficking is addressed.
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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.