H.R. 8535: Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-04-27 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-14 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-04-27):
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.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael T. McCaul | R TX (original cosponsor) 2026-04-27 |
| J. Luis Correa | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-04-27 |
| Michael Guest | R MS (original cosponsor) 2026-04-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8535 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8535?
H.R. 8535 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8535 are available on congress.gov.
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