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Improves Fentanyl Detection Efforts
Recent Bills/Improves Fentanyl Detection Efforts

Improves Fentanyl Detection Efforts

IntroducedApril 27, 2026
Passed House1 month ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
In Senate committee
Crime and Law EnforcementPerformance measurementSmuggling and traffickingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationData collection, sharing, protection
Why This Matters

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to work together to improve detection and seizure of fentanyl and set clear performance goals.

If you live in an area impacted by fentanyl, this bill aims to improve efforts to stop its trafficking.
Who this affects
Law enforcement agencies · Communities affected by drugs
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The Department of Homeland Security will create specific goals to measure how well it detects and seizes fentanyl.
  2. 2Different parts of the Department of Homeland Security will work together and share information about fentanyl trafficking.
  3. 3This bill aims to enhance the overall effectiveness of efforts against fentanyl trafficking in the United States.
  4. 4Performance metrics will help track progress and improve strategies in combating fentanyl distribution.
Read the detailed summary

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.

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Bill Progress3 of 4
Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedApr 27
Sponsors
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HouseJul 13
SenateCurrent

In Senate committee

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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