/ Sep 29, 2026
/ Sep 29, 2026

US to revoke passports over unpaid child support debts

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The United States government has announced plans to intensify enforcement against parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support, including revoking or denying passports for defaulters.

US Department of State said the policy is being implemented in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services under the administration of Donald Trump.

US authorities said the move is aimed at ensuring parents who fail to meet financial obligations to their children face consequences. Under existing US law, citizens owing child support above the threshold may have passport applications denied or existing passports revoked.

The State Department said the Child Support Enforcement Program has already helped collect billions of dollars for families and children across the country. Officials added that stronger enforcement measures are expected to improve compliance among parents with outstanding obligations.

The policy applies to eligible cases reported by state child support agencies to federal authorities for enforcement action.

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