Unborn Child Support Act

12/19/2024, 9:05 AM

Unborn Child Support Act

This bill requires states to apply child support obligations to the time period during pregnancy. This requirement is applicable retroactively based on a court order at the request of the pregnant parent and a determination by a physician of the month during which the child was conceived. Existing state requirements are applicable to these obligations, such as proof of parenthood.

Bill 118 HR 7052, also known as the Unborn Child Support Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for pregnant women who choose to carry their pregnancies to term.

The bill proposes the establishment of a fund that would provide financial assistance to pregnant women in need. This assistance would cover expenses such as prenatal care, childbirth, and postnatal care for both the mother and the child. The goal of the bill is to ensure that pregnant women have the resources they need to support themselves and their unborn children.

In addition to providing financial support, the bill also includes provisions aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pregnant women. This includes funding for education and counseling services, as well as support for programs that promote healthy pregnancies and childbirth. Overall, the Unborn Child Support Act seeks to address the financial and healthcare needs of pregnant women, with the ultimate goal of supporting both the mother and the unborn child. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and its fate will be determined by the legislative process.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7052

Introduced on
2024-01-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/18/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Unborn Child Support Act

This bill requires states to apply child support obligations to the time period during pregnancy. This requirement is applicable retroactively based on a court order at the request of the pregnant parent and a determination by a physician of the month during which the child was conceived. Existing state requirements are applicable to these obligations, such as proof of parenthood.

Bill 118 HR 7052, also known as the Unborn Child Support Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for pregnant women who choose to carry their pregnancies to term.

The bill proposes the establishment of a fund that would provide financial assistance to pregnant women in need. This assistance would cover expenses such as prenatal care, childbirth, and postnatal care for both the mother and the child. The goal of the bill is to ensure that pregnant women have the resources they need to support themselves and their unborn children.

In addition to providing financial support, the bill also includes provisions aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pregnant women. This includes funding for education and counseling services, as well as support for programs that promote healthy pregnancies and childbirth. Overall, the Unborn Child Support Act seeks to address the financial and healthcare needs of pregnant women, with the ultimate goal of supporting both the mother and the unborn child. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and its fate will be determined by the legislative process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that child support for unborn children is collected and distributed under the child support enforcement program, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Families

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Latest Summary2/20/2024

Unborn Child Support Act

This bill requires states to apply child support obligations to the time period during pregnancy. This requirement is applicable retroactively based on a court order at the request of the pregnant parent a...


Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.