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Strengthening Child Support Enforcement: Equal Rights for Tribal Agencies

This act aims to improve the collection of past-due child support by extending the powers of tribal agencies to access tax information on par with state and local agencies. This will provide Native American tribes with better tools to support children and families, potentially improving the financial stability of many households. The changes will also make it easier to locate individuals who owe child support.
Key points
Tribal agencies will gain the same access to tax information as state and local agencies, facilitating the collection of past-due child support.
Allowing child support agencies to disclose information to contractors, streamlining the process of establishing and collecting obligations.
Expanding the definition of "state" for tax refunds to include Native American tribes, enabling more effective recovery of funds.
Strengthening the capacity of tribal agencies to enforce child support, directly impacting financial support for children and families.
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Print number: 118_HR_7906
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Process start date: 2024-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7906.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tribal agencies will gain the same access to tax information as state and local agencies, facilitating the collection of past-due child support.
  • Allowing child support agencies to disclose information to contractors, streamlining the process of establishing and collecting obligations.
  • Expanding the definition of "state" for tax refunds to include Native American tribes, enabling more effective recovery of funds.
  • Strengthening the capacity of tribal agencies to enforce child support, directly impacting financial support for children and families.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 800.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Family Taxes Courts and Law