End Child Trafficking Now Act

Verification of Family Relationships: The bill allows for the use of DNA tests administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prove a relative relationship between an adult and a minor (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)).

Protection Against Specific Crimes: The bill introduces penalties for "recycling of minors," which involves using a minor to enter the United States on more than one occasion by an adult who is not a relative or guardian (Section 2, subsection (g)(2)).

Criminal Penalties for Exploitation: The bill establishes fines and potential imprisonment of up to 10 years for any person 18 years or older who knowingly uses a minor to enter the country for the purpose of entry when that person is not a relative or guardian (Section 3, subsection (a)).

Restrictions on Entry: An alien who has attained 18 years of age may not be admitted into the United States with a minor unless specific exceptions are met (Section 2, subsection (a)).

Inadmissibility Due to Refusal of Testing: An adult alien is considered inadmissible if they provide insufficient evidence of a relationship and refuse to consent to a DNA test (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)).

Change in Status for Minors: If an adult is found inadmissible due to insufficient evidence and refusal of a DNA test, the accompanying minor shall be treated as an unaccompanied alien child (Section 2, subsection (d)(2)).

Risk of Arrest: An immigration officer may arrest an adult alien if, after interviews, they determine the adult is not related to the minor and has reason to believe the adult is guilty of a felony, such as human trafficking, recycling of a minor, or alien smuggling (Section 2, subsection (f)).