End Child Trafficking Now Act
- Last Action
- 10/19/2021
Actions
- 2021-10-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
- 2021-03-26Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-26Introduced in House
- 2021-03-26Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-26 (00)
End Child Trafficking Now Act
This bill imposes restrictions related to adult aliens being admitted into the United States with a minor.
An adult alien shall not be admitted with a minor unless the adult (1) presents documents or 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 shall request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by documents or testimony. An adult alien 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 alien is guilty of a felony offense, the officer may arrest the alien adult.
The bill makes it a crime for an alien adult to knowingly use a minor to whom the adult is not a relative or guardian to enter the United States.
Cosponsors (17)
- John Carter (R-TX)
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
- Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
- Michael Cloud (R-TX)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)
- Yvette Herrell (R-NM)
- Troy Nehls (R-TX)
- Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
- Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
- Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)
- Pat Fallon (R-TX)
- Madison Cawthorn (R-NC)
- Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
- PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
Subjects
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Child safety and welfare
- Crimes against children
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Evidence and witnesses
- Family relationships
- Genetics
- Human trafficking
- Immigrant health and welfare
- Immigration status and procedures
- Law enforcement officers
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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