The U.S. State Department announced on May 7 that it will begin revoking the passports of parents who owe more than $2,500 in past-due child support, according to a department statement and multiple news reports. The policy, effective immediately, targets individuals with “significant child support debt” and is being carried out in cooperation with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) [1]. Under the new guidance, HHS will notify the State Department of all past-due amounts exceeding $2,500, and passport holders will have their documents revoked even if they already possess a passport [1]. The department said initial revocations,…

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