H.R. 6903 — Referred from Senate

IIB 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6903 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 28, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT To require the Secretary of State to revoke any United States passport issued to an individual, on receipt of a certification by the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the individual has a child support arrearage exceeding $2,500. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Children Receive Support Act. 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) 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 to the United States of the individuals and will be limited in duration. 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2026. Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.