H.RES.143: Directing the Speaker, or his designee, to take any and all actions necessary to assert the standing of the House to defend the Defense of Marriage Act and the amendments made by that Act in any litigation in any Federal court of the United States.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced March 3, 2011
  • Latest Major Action March 3, 2011

Bill Summary

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or his designee, to take any and all actions necessary to assert the standing of the House to defend the Defense of Marriage Act and the amendments made by that Act in any litigation in any federal court of the United States.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
March 3, 2011

Introduced in the House by Louie Gohmert (R-Texas)

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