S. 1252 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2003
S. 1252 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 12, 2003, sponsored by Mark Dayton with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2003 - Entitles domestic partners of Federal employees to benefits available to spouses of Federal employees. Specifies certifications required for benefit eligibility, filing requirements regarding partnership dissolution, and confidentiality requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Dayton (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 12, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security. (Jun 20, 2003)
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