[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8535 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8535
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 14, 2026
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs
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AN ACT
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance
metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit
fentanyl, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This act may be cited as the ``Measuring Illicit Fentanyl
Trafficking Act''.
SEC. 2. COMBATTING ILLICIT FENTANYL.
Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall--
(1) ensure that each component of the Department of
Homeland Security engaged in the detection, deterrence, and
seizure of illicit fentanyl--
(A) to the extent practicable, collaborate and
share relevant information and data relating to the
detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl
with other components of the Department of Homeland
Security engaged in such detection, deterrence, and
seizure or the measurement thereof; and
(B) identify any barriers to sharing relevant
information and data pursuant to paragraph (1); and
(2) establish performance metrics relating to the
detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl for the
Department of Homeland Security and each component of such
Department and ensure that such metrics align with any
strategic objectives and goals of the Department related to the
efforts of the Department to combat illicit fentanyl
trafficking.
Passed the House of Representatives July 13, 2026.
Attest:
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER,
Clerk.