S 2081 · 93th Congress · Families

A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to provide a method of enforcing the support obligations of parents of children who are receiving assistance under such title.

Introduced 1973-06-27· Sponsored by Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1973-06-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides methods for the Attorney General to enforce the support obligations of parents of children who are receiving assistance under title IV of the Social Security Act (Grants to States for Aid and Services to Needy Families with Children). Establishes in the Treasury a revolving Federal Child Support Fund which shall be available to the Attorney General without fiscal year limitation to enable him to carry out his responsibilities. Makes appropriations to the fund. Directs the Attorney General to establish and conduct, within the Department of Justice, a Parent Locator Service which shall be used to obtain and transmit to any authorized person information as to the whereabouts of any absent parent when such information is to be used to locate such parent for the purpose of enforcing support obligations against such parent. Declares that the support rights assigned to the United States shall constitute an obligation owed to the United States by the individual providing such support. Creates regional laboratories to establish paternity through analysis and classification of blood. Authorizes to be appropriated necessary funds to accomplish this purpose. Provides that any individu…

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Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans