Rep. Lofgren Re-Introduces Single Parent Protection Act

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today introduced the Single Parent Protection Act of 2009, 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.

Bill Would Give Parents Additional Child Support Options

May 7, 2008

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today introduced the Single Parent Protection Act of 2009, 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.

“Unfortunately, there are far too many parents who regularly fail to pay their court ordered child support,” noted Rep. Zoe Lofgren. “This bill would give parents who have custody another tool to help them collect unpaid child support. It is estimated that less than 30% of eligible parents receive the full child support payment they are legally entitled to. This bill sends a clear 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 eighth term in Congress representing most of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County. She is the Chair of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. She also serves as Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. She 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 33 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.