End Child Trafficking Now Act
- Last Action
- 6/9/2023
Actions
- 2023-06-09Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2023-06-09Introduced in House
- 2023-06-09Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-06-09 (00)
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 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 may request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by the presented documents or 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.
Cosponsors (5)
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
- John Carter (R-TX)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
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