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H.R. 8535 · House bill · 119th Congress
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.
This act may be cited as the “Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act”.
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 illicit fentanyl—
(A) to the extent practicable, collaborate and share relevant information and data relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl with other components of the Department of Homeland Security engaged in such detection, deterrence, and seizure or the measurement thereof; 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 illicit fentanyl for the Department of Homeland Security and each component of such Department and ensure that such metrics align with any strategic objectives and goals of the Department related to the efforts of the Department to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.