U.S. State Department to Revoke Passports of Parents with Unpaid Child Support
The U.S. Department of State has announced a new policy to revoke the passports of American parents who owe significant amounts of unpaid child support. This initiative, which begins with those owing $100,000 or more, is set to affect approximately 2,700 passport holders. The policy will later expand to include those with debts exceeding $2,500, aligning with a 1996 law that has been largely unenforced. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide data on overdue payments to the State Department, which will then revoke the passports of those in arrears. This measure aims to compel parents to settle their debts, with the State Department reporting that hundreds have already taken action to resolve their arrears since the policy's announcement. 
