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Granting Tribal Child Support Agencies Equal Access to Federal Tax Enforcement Tools.

This Act improves the effectiveness of tribal child support enforcement by granting tribal agencies the same access to federal tax information and tax refund offset capabilities as state agencies. This parity ensures that individuals owing child support under tribal jurisdiction cannot easily hide income or evade payments. The goal is to increase the successful collection of past-due obligations for children.
Key points
Tribal child support agencies gain the authority to use federal tax data (like income and location information) to more effectively pursue individuals who owe child support.
Tribal agencies can now request the interception of federal tax refunds owed to debtors to cover past-due child support, mirroring state agency powers.
Agencies are allowed to share necessary tax information with contracted agents to assist in locating debtors and collecting payments.
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Print number: 118_S_3154
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2023-10-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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_S_3154.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tribal child support agencies gain the authority to use federal tax data (like income and location information) to more effectively pursue individuals who owe child support.
  • Tribal agencies can now request the interception of federal tax refunds owed to debtors to cover past-due child support, mirroring state agency powers.
  • Agencies are allowed to share necessary tax information with contracted agents to assist in locating debtors and collecting payments.
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 Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Family Taxes