April 27, 2026
Mr. Walkinshaw (for himself, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Correa, and Mr. Guest) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl.
Section 1. Short title
This act may be cited as the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
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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 fentanyl—
(A)
collaborate and share relevant information and data relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl with other components of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in such detection, deterrence, and seizure; 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 fentanyl for the Department of Homeland Security and each component of such Department.