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Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

5/19/2026, 7:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8535

The bill titled "To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 27, 2026.

Current Status of Bill HR 8535

Bill HR 8535 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2026. Bill HR 8535 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2026.  Bill HR 8535's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of April 28, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8535

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8535

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8535

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl.
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl.

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