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SENATE 52119th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

Last Action
5/15/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-09Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-09Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-09 (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 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.

Cosponsors (10)

  • Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
  • Ted Cruz (R-TX)
  • Steve Daines (R-MT)
  • Joni Ernst (R-IA)
  • Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
  • John Hoeven (R-ND)
  • Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
  • Mike Lee (R-UT)
  • Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
  • Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
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