119th Congress
S. 52
End Child Trafficking Now Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Marsha Blackburn(R-TN)
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2025
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Committees
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (10)
Original cosponsors (10)
- Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
- Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
- John Hoeven (R-ND)
- Joni Ernst (R-IA)
- Mike Lee (R-UT)
- Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
- Steve Daines (R-MT)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- Thom Tillis (R-NC)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 9, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. - Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate