Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1843

119th Congress

Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Marsha Blackburn

R - TN

Cosponsors

11

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Immigration

Summary

This bill aims to prevent human trafficking of minors by requiring adults who are not the child's relative or guardian to provide proof of their relationship before entering the U.S. with a minor. It also makes it a crime for an adult to use a child they are not related to in order to enter the country.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill aims to prevent human trafficking of minors by requiring adults who are not the child's relative or guardian to provide proof of their relationship before entering the U.S. with a minor. It also makes it a crime for an adult to use a child they are n

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This bill aims to prevent human trafficking of minors by requiring adults who are not the child's relative or guardian to provide proof of their relationship before entering the U.S. with a minor. It also makes it a crime for an adult to use a child they are not related to in order to enter the country.

Bill Number: 1843
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Immigration

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Title: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1843
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: This bill aims to prevent human trafficking of minors by requiring adults who are not the child's relative or guardian to provide proof of their relationship before entering the U.S. with a minor. It also makes it a crime for an adult to use a child they are not related to in order to enter the coun

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to prevent human trafficking of minors by requiring adults who are not the child's relative or guardian to provide proof of their relationship before entering the U.S. with a minor. It also makes it a crime for an adult to use a child they are not related to in order to enter the country.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

End Child Trafficking Now Act This bill imposes restrictions related to adult non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) being admitted into the United States with a minor. Such an adult may 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 may request a DNA test only if the required relationship cannot be established by the presented documents and witness testimony. An adult 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 adult is guilty of a felony offense, the officer may arrest the adult. The bill makes it a crime for an adult to knowingly use a minor to whom the adult is not a relative or guardian to enter the United States.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Adults must prove they are the child's relative or guardian to enter the U.S. with a minor, either through documents/witnesses or a DNA test.
Adults who refuse a requested DNA test will be barred from entering the U.S. with the child.
It is a crime for an adult to knowingly use a minor they are not related to in order to enter the United States.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect any adult who is not the parent or legal guardian of a child they are traveling with to the United States. It aims to prevent child trafficking by making it more difficult for unrelated adults to bring minors into the country. If passed, it could lead to more thorough vetting of adults traveling with children at U.S. borders and ports of entry.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Immigration

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1843, 119th Congress (2025). "Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1843

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