# What This Bill Does

This bill would cap the amount of federal money available for child support enforcement and family support programs at $2.795 billion for the year 2024. To put that in perspective, this is a spending limit—it's saying the government can't spend more than this specific amount on these programs, even if Congress had previously authorized more money to be spent.

# Who This Affects

This directly impacts families receiving child support services and the state agencies that help collect child support payments from non-custodial parents. It also affects families using other support programs administered through the same federal agency, like programs that help low-income families with basic needs. If the cap is lower than what states normally receive, states would get less federal funding to run these services, which could mean fewer staff to process cases, longer wait times for families trying to collect child support, or reduced services in other family support programs.

# The Practical Impact

When the federal government reduces funding to states for child support enforcement, it typically means slower processing of child support cases, fewer resources to track down parents who owe support, and potentially less money reaching families who depend on those payments. States might have to choose between maintaining current service levels or cutting back on programs. For families already struggling financially, delays in receiving child support payments can create real hardship. The bill essentially forces a budget squeeze on these programs without explaining what services might be reduced or how states should prioritize limited resources.

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Payments to States for Child Support Enforcement and Family Support Programs for fiscal year 2024.

Biggs, Andy

 <p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Administration for Children and Families' Payments to States for Child Support Enforcement and Family Support Programs.</p>