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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 14, 2026
BillsCrime and Law EnforcementH.R. 8535Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8535Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement

Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act

Sponsor: Rep. Walkinshaw, James R. (D-VA)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 27, 2026
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Introduced
Apr 27
House committee
Jun 24
House floor
Jul 13
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Senate
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5
Signed
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Activity timeline

Jul 14
Jul 14
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 13
Jul 13
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13
Jul 13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13
Jul 13
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
Jul 13
Jul 13
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
Jul 13
Jul 13
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
Jul 13
Jul 13
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
Jul 13
Jul 13
Mr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 13
Jul 13
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
Jul 13
Jul 13
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
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Full action log

All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 14
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 13
HOUSEThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 13
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
Jul 13
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4398)
Jul 13
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8535.
Jul 13
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4398)
Jul 13
HOUSEMr. Garbarino moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 13
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 646.
Jul 13
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
Jul 13
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-742.
Jun 24
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24
HOUSESubcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Discharged
Apr 28
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
Apr 27
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 27
Introduced in House
Apr 27
Introduced in House

All 3 cosponsors

1 Democrat · 2 Republicans
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