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RepublicanBill · S. 53· Senate(119-S-53)

PRINTS Act

Rep. Blackburn
Age: 74 years
Tennessee
Introduced
1/9/2025
Last activity
1/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Marsha Blackburn
Cosponsors
Republican - 11Democrat - 0
Immigration
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "PRINTS Act," aims to reduce child trafficking at the border. It requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to fingerprint noncitizen minors under 14 who are suspected by CBP officers of being victims of human trafficking. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security provide annual reports to Congress on the number of these minors fingerprinted. Additionally, it requires the monthly online publication of child trafficker apprehensions by CBP. Finally, the act imposes criminal penalties, including fines and potential prison time, on adults who use unrelated minors to gain entry into the country.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would children be better off under this?+7

    The bill includes measures specifically designed to identify and reduce the trafficking of children under 14.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+6

    The bill enhances border security by mandating fingerprinting for suspected trafficked minors and penalizing adults who use them for entry.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    The bill requires the monthly online publication of child trafficker apprehensions and annual reports to Congress.

The opposite

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-1

    The bill imposes new criminal penalties on noncitizen adults attempting entry with minors, which may complicate status processes.