S. 52
119th Congress
End Child Trafficking Now Act
10
Cosponsors
2
Actions
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Committees
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Since introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
9 January 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in Senate · Updated 14 March 2025
End Child Trafficking Now Act
This bill imposes restrictions related to adult non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) being admitted into the United States with a minor.
Such an adult may not be admitted with a minor unless the adult (1) presents documents and witness testimony proving that the adult is a relative or guardian of the minor, or (2) submits to a DNA test that proves such a relationship. The Department of Homeland Security may request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by the presented documents and witness testimony. An adult who does not consent to a requested DNA test shall be inadmissible.
If the required relationship cannot be established and the immigration officer believes the adult is guilty of a felony offense, the officer may arrest the adult.
The bill makes it a crime for an adult to knowingly use a minor to whom the adult is not a relative or guardian to enter the United States.
Timeline
2 actions
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
9 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
9 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
10 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]TNCosponsors
- Republican10100%
- Republican:Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]TX
- Republican:Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]TN
- Republican:Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]UT
- Republican:Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]NC
- Republican:Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]IA
- Republican:Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]NE
- Republican:Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]MT
- Republican:Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]LA
- Republican:Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]MS
- Republican:Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]ND
Classification
Policy area
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