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H.R.197: Respect for Marriage Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
152 (148 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 7, 2015
Bill Summary
Respect for Marriage Act Amends the Defense of Marriage Act to repeal a provision that prohibited a state, territory, possession, or Indian tribe from being required to recognize any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other state, territory, possession, or tribe respecting a same sex marriage. Amends the federal rules of construction added by such Act concerning the definitions of "marriage" and "spouse" to provide that, for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 2, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Jan. 7, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 7, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |