Rep. Lofgren Introduces Single Parent Protection Act

Bill Would Give Parents More Child Support Options

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today introduced H.R. 3258, the Single Parent Protection Act of 2007, which would allow an individual who is entitled to receive child support, but not receiving it, a tax credit equal to the amount of unpaid child support. The bill would also increase the tax liability of the individual required to pay such support by the amount of the unpaid child support.

“This bill would give custodial parents another tool to help them collect unpaid child support,” noted Rep. Zoe Lofgren. “Unfortunately, there are far too many parents who regularly fail to pay their court ordered child support. It is estimated that less than 30% of eligible parents receive the full child support payment they are entitled to. This is unacceptable, and this bill would help give custodial parents the financial support and stability they need to provide for their children. The bill would also send a strong message to those parents who consistently fail to meet the child support payments; they can no longer run from their responsibilities.”

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is serving her seventh term in Congress representing most of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County. She serves as Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. She also Chairs the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and serves on the House Homeland Security Committee. Congresswoman Lofgren is Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consisting of 34 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.