Michael Bilirakis: “the failure of the child support enforcement system in this country is nothing short of a national disgrace. A parent…”

“the failure of the child support enforcement system in this country is nothing short of a national disgrace. A parent seeking support confronts a dizzying array of legal rules and procedures--which can suddenly change when one parent or the child is moved to another State. As a result of these uncertainties, children who are entitled to receive support are suffering needlessly. To address this problem, I am introducing the Enhanced Access to Support Enforcement Act of 1994. My bill will require each State to grant full faith and credit to the child support judgments issued by the courts of other States. While not removing the courts or lawyers from the child support system, this measure will limit drawn-out litigation and relitigation of claims. It will help promote simplicity and fairness in a system which is now anything but simple or fair. Mr. Speaker, by spending less money on litigation, more can be spent on the children who need and deserve financial support from their parents. I therefore urge my colleagues to cosponsor this important legislation.”