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119th Congress Immigration

S. 52: End Child Trafficking Now Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 9, 2025
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jan 9, 2025

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.

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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.

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History

  1. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in the Senate by Marsha Blackburn.
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  1. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. Jan 9, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.