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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Ensuring Children Receive Support Act," mandates that the Secretary of State must revoke any United States passport issued to an individual if the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifies that the individual owes more than $2,500 in child support arrearages, which refers to overdue child support payments. The bill amends existing law to ensure that passport revocation is the required action, rather than an option, and that the individual is notified of the intent to revoke their passport. However, an exception is included: the Department of State can issue a temporary passport to an individual abroad who needs to return to the United States urgently for an emergency, with this passport being limited in duration and solely for the purpose of returning home.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 2. (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6903/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6903/BILLS-119hr6903ih.pdf |
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