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New Rules: Child Fingerprinting and Penalties for Using Minors for Entry.

This act mandates fingerprinting for children under 14 suspected of human trafficking. It also imposes severe penalties on adults who use unrelated minors to gain illegal entry into the U.S. The goal is to combat child trafficking and enhance border security.
Key points
Mandatory fingerprinting for children under 14 suspected of being human trafficking victims.
Up to 10 years imprisonment and fines for adults using unrelated minors for illegal entry.
Public reporting required on the number of children fingerprinted and child traffickers apprehended.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6522
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
Process start date: 2023-11-30