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New rules for child identification and penalties for using minors for entry

This act mandates fingerprinting for children under 14 suspected of being human trafficking victims, aiming to improve identification and combat this crime. Additionally, adults using unrelated minors to gain illegal entry into the U.S. will face severe penalties. This seeks to enhance child safety and reduce human trafficking-related offenses.
Key points
Mandatory fingerprinting for children under 14 if suspected of being human trafficking victims.
Imprisonment up to 10 years and fines for adults using unrelated minors to gain illegal entry into the U.S.
Authorities will publish monthly data on child trafficker apprehensions and annual reports on child fingerprinting.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_53
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-01-09