HB5018: Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish vetting standards for the placement of unaccompanied alien children with sponsors, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would create stricter rules for checking the backgrounds of adults who receive unaccompanied migrant children in their care. Unaccompanied migrant children are minors who arrive at the U.S. border without a parent or guardian. The bill aims to prevent human trafficking by improving how the government vets and monitors sponsors. The legislation was introduced in 2023 and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.
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HB5018: Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Morgan Luttrell
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (15)
Keith Self
Ronny Jackson
Maria Salazar
Greg Steube
Carlos Gimenez