S. 230: Unborn Child Support Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] |
| Policy area | Families |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-23):
Unborn Child Support Act
This bill requires states to apply child support obligations to the time period during pregnancy. This requirement is applicable retroactively based on a court order at the request of the pregnant parent and a determination by a physician of the month during which the child was conceived. Existing state requirements are applicable to these obligations, such as proof of parenthood.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jim Banks | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 230 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 230?
S. 230 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Unborn Child Support Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 230 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).