MS SC671

Urges U.S. Congress to adopt legislation enabling states to intercept federal income tax refunds to collect court-ordered penalties, fines, fees, restitution, and surcharges.

Identifies the Treasury Offset Program's current scope, which covers federal tax debt, child support, federal agency debt, and state tax debt, but excludes court-imposed obligations.

Cites support from broad-based coalition including National Association for Court Management, National Association of Counties, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Government Finance Officers Association, National Center for Victims of Crime, and American Probation and Parole Association.

References H.R. 1956 introduced by Representatives Davis (D-AL) and Paulsen (R-MN) as the vehicle for this legislative change.

Directs transmission of resolution to presiding officers of both houses of Congress and Mississippi's congressional delegation.