U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5523: Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act . SECTION 2. Combatting illicit fentanyl Not later than 1 year after the date of 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, collaborates and shares relevant information and data relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl with other components of the Department engaged in such detection, deterrence, and seizure or the measurement thereof; and (B) identifies 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 and for each component of the Department and ensure that such metrics align with any strategic objectives and goals of the Department relating to the efforts of the Department to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.
Sponsors
- Husted, Jon (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Common questions
- What is SB5523?
- SB5523 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act.
- What does SB5523 do?
- In its own words: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop performance metrics relating to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of illicit fentanyl, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5523?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5523?
- Husted, Jon (R).
- Where is the official record for SB5523?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5523
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