Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2024

The Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2024 establishes a National Commission within the Department of Health and Human Services to study child marriage in the United States and develop recommendations for eliminating it. The bill creates mechanisms for federal and state action, including requiring the Government Accountability Office to report on child marriage statistics and impacts, providing grants to states to establish task forces examining child marriage, and offering funding incentives for states that prohibit marriage for individuals under 18. The legislation also modifies immigration laws to prevent child marriage through visa processes, requiring that noncitizens seeking marriage-based visas be at least 18 years old (with limited exceptions for compelling humanitarian reasons). This bill directly affects states, federal agencies, and individuals involved in marriage and immigration processes, particularly minors and those working with child marriage survivors, by creating a comprehensive framework for addressing the harms of child marriage through data collection, policy recommendations, and immigration reforms.