Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To End Unaccompanied Alien Child Crisis

(Washington, D.C., September 22, 2025) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced the No More Missing Children Act, legislation creating the Unaccompanied Alien Child (UAC) Anti-Trafficking Program to protect unaccompanied alien children from trafficking, kidnapping, and exploitation.

During the Biden Administration, more than 32,000 unaccompanied alien children were unaccounted for by ICE, and nearly 291,000 unaccompanied alien children were released without proper documentation, leaving them vulnerable to traffickers and predators. The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women estimates 60% of unaccompanied migrant children are caught by cartels and exploited through child pornography and drug trafficking. This chaos is costing children their lives.

Under President Trump's initiative to locate missing children, 22,638 have been found, more than 400 sponsors arrested, and tragically, 27 minors were discovered dead due to murder, suicide, or drug overdose, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

"The Biden Administration's reckless negligence left unaccompanied alien children to roam a lawless system, preyed upon by traffickers, predators, and cartels," said Congresswoman Mace. "As a mother and a lawmaker, we refuse to sit by while children are exploited. Building on President Trump's mission to rescue missing children, our No More Missing Children Actrestores law and order and takes the fight to the criminals exploiting our immigration system."

The No More Missing Children Actestablishes the Unaccompanied Alien Child Anti-Trafficking Program, implementing strict safeguards to ensure children remain safe, including by requiring:

• Extensive vetting of the sponsor and all adult members of their household, including with biometric and DNA information
• Continuous GPS monitoring of both child and sponsor
• Pre-placement home inspection and unannounced home visits after placement
• monthly telephonic check-ins
• Immediate re-assumption of custody if a child is endangered or program conditions are violated

The legislation bars criminals, gang members, sex offenders, and individuals with terrorist ties from obtaining custody of UACs and ensures every placement prioritizes the child's safety and well-being. Sponsors who fail to comply with program conditions, such as ensuring court appearances, lose custody and are permanently barred from sponsoring again.

By codifying these protections into law, Rep. Mace's No More Missing Children Actreinforces President Trump's ongoing mission to track down missing children and restore accountability to a system left broken by the Biden Administration.

This legislation underscores Rep. Mace's unwavering commitment to protecting children, strengthening America's immigration system, and restoring the rule of law.

Beyond the No More Missing Children Act, Rep. Mace has introduced the following legislation addressing immigration, border security, and the protection of children:

Immigration and Border Security

• Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act: Imposes swift penalties for predators in the U.S. illegally.
• Expedited Removal Expansion Act: Grants faster removal authority for illegal immigrants.
• American Students First Act: Blocks funding to colleges offering in-state tuition and state-based financial aid to illegal immigrants.
• No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act - Removes tax perks from sanctuary cities defying federal law.
• Stop Importing Terrorism Act: Bars entry to individuals linked to terrorist organizations.

Protecting Children

• RESPECT Act: Tougher sentencing for deepfakes and revenge porn targeting women and children.
• Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act: Puts an end to gender-related surgeries and treatments for minors.
• Tyler's Law: Requires rapid reporting of deadly children's products.
• Safe Shelters Act: Prohibits registered sex offenders from emergency shelters shared with women and children during disasters.
• No Woke Indoctrination of Military Kids Act: Bans CRT and DEI in schools overseen by the Department of War to focus on education, not political agendas.
• Protecting Girls' Sports for Military Kids Act: Stops biological men from taking opportunities from female athletes, ensuring schools overseen by the Department of War provide women the fair playing field they deserve.

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