At a Glance:
- The U.S. State Department is beginning to proactively revoke passports of parents who owe $100,000 or more in child support.
- Approximately 2,700 Americans are expected to be affected in the initial phase.
- The policy will later apply to those owing more than the longstanding $2,500 threshold.
- Texas has more than $21 billion in unpaid child support arrears.
U.S. State Department Launches Proactive Passport Revocations for Child Support Debt
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking passports for parents who owe $100,000 or more in past-due child support, according to officials familiar with the plan.
The U.S. State Department’s proactive initiative to revoke passports from parents who owe significant child support…