119 HR 8535 : Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8535IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 14, 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This act may be cited as the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act.

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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.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.