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S. 1859 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Child Support Protection Act of 2009

S. 1859 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 22, 2009, sponsored by John D. Rockefeller, IV with 40 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Oct 22, 2009
Co-sponsors
40
Policy area
Social Welfare

What it does

Child Support Protection Act of 2009 - Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act to repeal the exclusion from federal matching payments of any amounts expended by a state from child support incentive payments it has received from the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (Thus reinstates federal matching of state spending of child support incentive payments.)

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John D. Rockefeller, IV (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 22, 2009
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Oct 22, 2009)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1859 (111th Congress): Child Support Protection Act of 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-s-1859/child-support-protection-act-of-2009 (accessed 2026-10-17).