Dave Camp: “there is widespread agreement that we need reform in child support enforcement. Right now $46 billion in back child…”

“there is widespread agreement that we need reform in child support enforcement. Right now $46 billion in back child support is owed to mothers and children. It is time to ratchet up the pressure. Let us send a message to these parents that they cannot run, and they cannot hide from their financial obligations to their kids. Let us give States the freedom to automatically deduct child support payments from a parent's paycheck and to work across State lines so parents cannot avoid child support by moving to a different State. And, let us clarify the law so collection organizations can make reasonable efforts to contact these parents who are not paying up, without the fear of endless and expensive law suits. Mr. Speaker, there are nearly 5 million mothers across America receiving welfare because fathers are not paying child support. How much longer do we have to wait for the President's welfare reform proposal, so we can collect this money from deadbeat dads and give their children an opportunity for a bright future? We have a Republican welfare reform plan. Let us act on it now.”