South Dakota
Noem, others urge Congress to pass legislation on tribal child support
Gov. Kristi Noem is joining other state governors urging Congress to pass the Strengthening State and Tribal Support Act.
Supporters of the bill say it would provide tribes with direct access to tax refund offsets to utilize in child and family support. It also gives broader contract access to federal tax information.
Currently, direct access to federal tax information by tribal support programs is prohibited.
Noem signed the letter asking for the change along with a bipartisan group of 20 other state governors.