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Ensuring Children Receive Support Act
12/20/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3034
Bill 118 hr 3034, 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 aims to strengthen the enforcement of child support orders by requiring states to implement certain measures. These measures include establishing a centralized system for collecting and distributing child support payments, as well as implementing procedures to quickly locate non-custodial parents who are not fulfilling their child support obligations.
Additionally, the Ensuring Children Receive Support Act seeks to improve the accuracy of child support orders by requiring states to use a standardized formula to calculate the amount of support owed. This formula takes into account factors such as the income of both parents, the number of children involved, and any special circumstances that may affect the financial needs of the child. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 3034 is to ensure that children receive the financial support they need to thrive and succeed, regardless of their parents' relationship status. By strengthening enforcement measures and improving the accuracy of child support orders, this legislation aims to make a positive impact on the lives of children across the country.
The bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of child support orders by requiring states to implement certain measures. These measures include establishing a centralized system for collecting and distributing child support payments, as well as implementing procedures to quickly locate non-custodial parents who are not fulfilling their child support obligations.
Additionally, the Ensuring Children Receive Support Act seeks to improve the accuracy of child support orders by requiring states to use a standardized formula to calculate the amount of support owed. This formula takes into account factors such as the income of both parents, the number of children involved, and any special circumstances that may affect the financial needs of the child. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 3034 is to ensure that children receive the financial support they need to thrive and succeed, regardless of their parents' relationship status. By strengthening enforcement measures and improving the accuracy of child support orders, this legislation aims to make a positive impact on the lives of children across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 3034
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3034
Bill HR 3034 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3034 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3034's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3034
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3034
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfarePotential Impact Areas
- Separation, divorce, custody, support
- Visas and passports
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3034
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3034
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