US SB2420 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on August 1 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-08-01 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 1 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-08-01 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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 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 shall request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by specified evidence. 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.
Title
End Child Trafficking Now Act
Sponsors
Sen. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN] | Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-08-01 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3864 (Related) 2019-08-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Subjects
Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Crimes against children
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Evidence and witnesses
Family relationships
Genetics
Human trafficking
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement officers
Child safety and welfare
Crimes against children
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Evidence and witnesses
Family relationships
Genetics
Human trafficking
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement officers
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2420/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2420/BILLS-116s2420is.pdf |