Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
Key claim: The bill requires DHS components engaged in detecting, deterring, and seizing fentanyl to collaborate and share data with each other and to establish related performance metrics.
Abstract
(HR8535 · 119th Congress) 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. Latest action (2026-07-14): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why this matters
The bill formalizes inter-component coordination and performance measurement within DHS on fentanyl interdiction, an incremental management reform rather than a new enforcement authority. If enacted, it would create standing data-sharing obligations and metrics that could shape future budget justifications and oversight of counternarcotics operations at the border.