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Unborn Child Support Act

2/3/2024, 12:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 3622

Bill 118 s 3622, 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 unborn children by establishing a fund that would assist pregnant women in need of financial assistance during their pregnancy.

The bill outlines that the fund would be used to provide financial support for pregnant women who are facing financial hardship and are in need of assistance to cover medical expenses, prenatal care, and other costs associated with pregnancy. The fund would be administered by a designated government agency and would be funded through a combination of federal and state contributions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that the funds are used solely for the purpose of supporting pregnant women and their unborn children. It also includes measures to prevent fraud and abuse of the fund, such as requiring pregnant women to provide documentation of their financial need and pregnancy status. Overall, the Unborn Child Support Act aims to provide much-needed financial assistance to pregnant women in need, with the goal of ensuring that all unborn children have access to the care and support they need to thrive. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and its fate will be determined by the legislative process in the coming months.

Congressional Summary of S 3622

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3622

Bill S 3622 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 18, 2024. Bill S 3622 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 18, 2024.  Bill S 3622's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3622

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3622

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3622

Unborn Child Support Act
Unborn Child Support Act
A bill to 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.

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