S. 1843: End Child Trafficking Now Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Congress: 118
Date Introduced: June 7, 2023
Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (June 7, 2023)
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.
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. J. D. Vance (R-OH) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) (June 7, 2023)
Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) (Dec. 11, 2023)