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U.S. Targets High Arrears in Child Support Enforcement

2/11/2026

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The U.S. State Department plans to strengthen enforcement of the passport-revocation law for parents with significant child support arrears.
The current threshold is $2,500.
The proposal would set the initial threshold at $100,000, potentially affecting fewer than 500 individuals.
Critics, including legal experts, warn the change could harm low-income parents by restricting work and travel.
The initiative aims to ensure parents fulfill child support obligations, with expansion planned.

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Story summary

The U.S. State Department plans to strengthen enforcement of the passport-revocation law for parents with significant child support arrears.
The current threshold is $2,500.
The proposal would set the initial threshold at $100,000, potentially affecting fewer than 500 individuals.
Critics, including legal experts, warn the change could harm low-income parents by restricting work and travel.
The initiative aims to ensure parents fulfill child support obligations, with expansion planned.