118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1843End Child Trafficking Now Act

A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require a DNA test to determine the familial relationship between an alien and an accompanying minor, and for other purposes.

Immigration
Introduced Jun 7, 2023
Last action Jun 7, 2023
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SummaryCRS 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 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 office...

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 7, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.