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Ensuring Children Receive Support Act

12/29/2022, 5:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8193

Bill 117 hr 8193, also known as the Ensuring Children Receive Support Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that children receive the financial support they need from both of their parents, regardless of their marital status.

The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it aims to streamline the process of establishing and enforcing child support orders, making it easier for custodial parents to receive the financial support they are entitled to. This includes implementing new technologies and procedures to improve the efficiency of the child support system.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase penalties for parents who fail to pay child support, in order to hold them accountable for their financial obligations. This includes potential fines, wage garnishment, and other enforcement measures to ensure that children receive the support they need. Furthermore, the Ensuring Children Receive Support Act also includes provisions to improve communication and cooperation between state child support agencies and other relevant entities, such as employers and financial institutions. This is intended to facilitate the collection and distribution of child support payments, making the process more efficient and effective. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the child support system in the United States, ensuring that children receive the financial support they need to thrive. It emphasizes the importance of both parents fulfilling their responsibilities to support their children, regardless of their relationship status.

Congressional Summary of HR 8193

Ensuring Children Receive Support Act

This bill requires the Department of State to revoke passports for certain individuals who fail to make child support payments.

Under current law, if the Department of Health and Human Services certifies that an individual owes more than $2,500 in child support, the Department of State must refuse to issue the individual a passport and may revoke a previously issued passport. Under the bill, State must revoke the previously issued passport.

Current Status of Bill HR 8193

Bill HR 8193 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2022. Bill HR 8193 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2022.  Bill HR 8193's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. as of June 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8193

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8193

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8193

Ensuring Children Receive Support Act
Ensuring Children Receive Support Act
To require the Secretary of State to revoke any United States passport issued to an individual, on receipt of a certification by the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the individual has a child support arrearage exceeding $2,500.

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