No More Missing Children Act
Summary
The "No More Missing Children Act" aims to establish the Unaccompanied Alien Child Anti-Trafficking Program. This program seeks to prevent the trafficking, disappearance, or loss of unaccompanied alien children by mandating continuous monitoring, DNA collection, and rigorous vetting of sponsors. The Act outlines specific duties for the Secretary of Health and Human Services in coordinating with the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure the safety and well-being of these children.
Expected Effects
The Act would lead to increased surveillance and data collection on unaccompanied alien children and their sponsors. It would also impose stricter requirements for sponsor eligibility and monitoring. This could potentially reduce trafficking but also raise privacy concerns.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced protection for unaccompanied alien children from trafficking and exploitation.
- Improved vetting and monitoring of sponsors to ensure child safety.
- Increased accountability for sponsors who fail to comply with release conditions.
- Better data collection to track and prevent the disappearance of children.
- Strengthened interagency coordination between HHS and DHS.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential privacy violations due to continuous GPS monitoring and DNA collection.
- Increased burden on HHS and DHS resources for implementing the program.
- Risk of discouraging potential sponsors due to stringent vetting requirements.
- Possible delays in placement of children with suitable sponsors.
- Concerns about the psychological impact of constant surveillance on children.
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Constitutional Alignment
Several aspects of the bill raise constitutional concerns. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, which could be implicated by the continuous GPS monitoring and DNA collection requirements. The Fifth Amendment guarantees due process, which could be challenged if the vetting process for sponsors is not fair and transparent. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people, and some may argue that certain aspects of child welfare are traditionally state responsibilities.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).