What government agency creates new child support laws?

The U.S. Congress creates new child support laws, and the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement implements the laws, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Each state operates its own child enforcement agency, which the Office of Child Support Enforcement oversees.

The Office of Child Support Enforcement proposes new policies, provides state child support agencies with guidance to ensure adherence with federal law and allocates financial support, reports the National Conference of State Legislatures. The Office of Child Support Enforcement, which is housed within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was established by Congress in 1975.