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End Child Trafficking Now Act

USA118th CongressHR-3968| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2023
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 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 may request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by the presented documents or 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3864
End Child Trafficking Now Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2219
End Child Trafficking Now Act
Jun 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1843
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3864
    End Child Trafficking Now Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2219
    End Child Trafficking Now Act


  • June 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1843
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-1843: End Child Trafficking Now Act

End Child Trafficking Now Act

USA118th CongressHR-3968| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2023
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 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 may request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by the presented documents or 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3864
End Child Trafficking Now Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2219
End Child Trafficking Now Act
Jun 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1843
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3864
    End Child Trafficking Now Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2219
    End Child Trafficking Now Act


  • June 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1843
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • S 118-1843: End Child Trafficking Now Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted