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H.R. 6903 — what changed

Ensuring Children Receive Support Act

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 1 section amended and 1 added between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

Sec. 2 Revocation of passports issued to individuals with a child support arrearage exceeding $2,500

(a)
In general— Section 452(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 652(k)) is amended—
(1)
in paragraph (1), by striking “, revocation, or limitation” and inserting “or revocation”; and
(2)
in paragraph (2)—
(A)
by striking “may revoke, restrict, or limit” and inserting “revoke”; and
(B)
by inserting “, and notify such individual of the intent to take such action” before the period.
(b)
changed Exception— Notwithstanding the amendments made by subsection (a), if an individual is abroad and needs to return to the United States on an emergency basis, the Department of State is authorized to issue a temporary passport for that purpose. That passport will be good only for the return home to the United States of the individuals and will be limited in duration.

Sec. 3 Effective date

added

added The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026.