US to revoke passports of parents with unpaid child support
The State Department will revoke passports for individuals who owe more than $2,500 in child support. This policy aims to enforce child support obligations. (sources: thehill, bbc, usatoday, upi, nytimes)
The State Department announced it will revoke passports for parents who owe significant child support. Those with debts exceeding $2,500 will be affected by this policy.
- The State Department will begin revoking passports for individuals with unpaid child support debts.
- Parents who owe more than $2,500 will be ineligible for U.S. passports.
- The policy aims to encourage compliance with child support payments.
Why it matters
This policy represents a new measure to enforce child support obligations in the United States.
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This story is about the State Department moving to revoke passports of parents who owe unpaid child support. This bill would require the Secretary of State to revoke U.S. passports after HHS certifies child-support arrears over $2,500 and allow a limited emergency passport for return to the U.S.
If passed, it would:
- Require passport revocation when HHS certifies arrears over $2,500 • Allow a limited emergency passport for direct return to the U.S.
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