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H.R.2834: Federal Benefits Equality Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Federal Benefits Equality Act - Declares that, in determining the meaning of any Act of Congress: (1) "marriage" includes a marriage, domestic partnership, civil union, or any other similar legal union between two individuals that is recognized by a state, the District of Columbia, a territory or possession of the United States, or a federally recognized Indian tribe; and (2) "spouse" refers to either member of such a legal union. (Currently,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 13, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| July 25, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 25, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Rush Holt (D-N.J.) |