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Introduced
07/19/2022
07/19/2022
In Committee
07/19/2022
07/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, called the Respect for Marriage Act, aims to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure that all valid marriages, regardless of the sex, gender, race, ethnicity, or national origin of the individuals, are given full faith and credit across all states. It also amends the federal law to define marriage as valid if it was entered into in a state where it is legal, or if it could have been entered into in a state. The bill provides for enforcement by the Attorney General as well as a private right of action for those harmed by violations. Additionally, the bill includes a severability clause to preserve the rest of the legislation if any part is found unconstitutional.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (44)
Dianne Feinstein (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3380) (on 07/19/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4556/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4556/BILLS-117s4556is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s4556/BILLS-117s4556is.pdf.pdf |
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