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Tenney, Cramer reintroduce bill for prenatal child support payments

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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) have reintroduced the Unborn Child Support Act, a measure aimed at allowing pregnant women to receive child support payments during pregnancy. The legislation seeks to provide financial relief for mothers-to-be and their unborn children, emphasizing the value of life from conception.

The bill, announced Friday, would permit expectant mothers to pursue retroactive child support payments through the court system. Judges would be required to consult with mothers on payment plans, granting them discretion on whether retroactive payments should be awarded. Additionally, paternity tests would only be conducted at the mother’s discretion and would not proceed if they pose a risk to the unborn child.


“By enabling child support to begin at conception, we empower mothers with financial assistance while respecting their freedom to make the best choices for themselves and their unborn children,” said Tenney. “If a mother chooses to seek prenatal child support, we must ensure she and her unborn child receive the resources and assistance they deserve.”

Senator Cramer echoed Tenney’s sentiments, emphasizing the bill’s alignment with his pro-life stance. “I believe life begins at conception and therefore, our duty to care for mothers also begins at conception,” Cramer said. “This bill empowers moms to seek prenatal child support and rightly places the financial obligation on fathers to help provide for their unborn children.”


Supporters of the Unborn Child Support Act see it as a critical step in ensuring financial stability for pregnant women, while critics may debate its broader implications for reproductive rights. The legislation reinforces the role of fathers in providing for their children from conception and encourages early financial support for prenatal care.

The bill now heads to Congress for further consideration.



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