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This bill establishes the Unaccompanied Alien Child Anti-Trafficking Program, which aims to prevent trafficking, disappearance, and loss of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) in the United States. The program requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enroll all UACs released from custody, tracking them until they are removed, turn 18, or obtain lawful immigration status. The bill mandates extensive screening and monitoring of both the children and their sponsors, including GPS tracking, monthly telephonic reporting, DNA collection, and comprehensive background checks. Sponsors must undergo rigorous vetting, including criminal history checks, national security screenings, and checks against various databases. The bill disqualifies certain individuals from sponsorship, such as those with criminal records, gang affiliations, or terrorist connections. If a sponsor fails to comply with program conditions, they can be prohibited from sponsoring children and the child will be taken back into custody. The program includes detailed definitions of terms like "continuously monitored by GPS" and "telephonic reporting" and aims to create a comprehensive system to protect vulnerable immigrant children from potential exploitation or harm.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5324/all-info