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
In general— Section 452(k) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 652(k)) is amended—
in paragraph (1), by striking “, revocation, or limitation” and inserting “or revocation”; and
in paragraph (2)—
by striking “may revoke, restrict, or limit” and inserting “revoke”; and
by inserting “, and notify such individual of the intent to take such action” before the period.
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
addedadded The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026.