Bill 118 s 3154, also known as the Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to improve the enforcement of child support orders in tribal communities.
The bill aims to address the challenges faced by tribal governments in enforcing child support orders, such as limited resources and jurisdictional issues. It seeks to empower tribal child support agencies by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to effectively enforce child support orders within their communities.
Some key provisions of the bill include:
1. Providing funding for tribal child support agencies to improve their enforcement capabilities.
2. Allowing tribal child support agencies to access federal databases to locate non-custodial parents and enforce child support orders.
3. Enhancing cooperation and coordination between tribal, state, and federal child support agencies.
4. Recognizing tribal court orders related to child support enforcement.
Overall, the Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act aims to strengthen the ability of tribal governments to enforce child support orders and ensure that children in tribal communities receive the financial support they need. This bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the well-being of children in tribal communities and improve the overall effectiveness of the child support enforcement system.