H.R. 2219 · 117th Congress · House

End Child Trafficking Now Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced
Mar 26, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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 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 shall request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by documents or 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 19, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

  2. MAR 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

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Referred: Oct 19, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Mar 26, 2021

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