118th Congress Immigration
H.R. 3968: End Child Trafficking Now Act
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Summary
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.
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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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Brian Babin R-TXOriginal
- John Carter R-TXOriginal
- Paul Gosar R-AZOriginal
- Diana Harshbarger R-TN
- Nancy Mace R-SC
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History
- Introduced in the House by Lance Gooden.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.