Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5523, has been introduced by Senator Jon Husted. Its stated purpose is to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to create specific ways to measure how well the department is doing at detecting, deterring, and seizing illicit fentanyl. The phrase "for other purposes" indicates there may be additional, unspecified actions or requirements related to this goal.
The bill would primarily affect the Department of Homeland Security by mandating the development of these performance metrics. The direct impact on the general public is not detailed in the information available, beyond the broader societal concern of addressing illicit fentanyl. The bill's focus is on the operational and oversight aspects within the department.
As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5523 is in the initial stage of the legislative process. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific details and provisions are not publicly available. Following introduction, a bill would typically be referred to a committee for review and potential amendments before it could advance to further consideration by the Senate.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5523 do?
- This bill, S. 5523, has been introduced by Senator Jon Husted. Its stated purpose is to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to create specific ways to measure how well the department is doing at detecting, deterring, and seizing illicit fentanyl. The phrase "for other purposes" indicates there may be additional, unspecified actions or requirements related to this goal. The bill would primarily affect the Department of Homeland Security by mandating the development of these performance metrics. The direct impact on the general public is not detailed in the information available, beyond the broader societal concern of addressing illicit fentanyl. The bill's focus is on the operational and oversight aspects within the department. As of its introduction on September 24, 2026, S. 5523 is in the initial stage of the legislative process. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific details and provisions are not publicly available. Following introduction, a bill would typically be referred to a committee for review and potential amendments before it could advance to further consideration by the Senate.
- Has S. 5523 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5523. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5523?
- S. 5523 was sponsored by Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5523?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (24 Sep 2026).
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