End Child Trafficking Now Act
- Last Action
- 3/23/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-23Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-23 (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 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 shall request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by the presented documents and witness 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 (6)
- Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
- Joni Ernst (R-IA)
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
- Mike Lee (R-UT)
- Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
- Mike Rounds (R-SD)
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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