H.R. 1100 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Marriage Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 1100 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 3, 2005, sponsored by John Hostettler with 76 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 76
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Marriage Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal judicial code to deny Federal courts jurisdiction to hear or decide any question pertaining to the interpretation of: (1) the provision of the Defense of Marriage Act that provides that no State shall be required to give effect to any marriage between persons of the same sex under the laws of any other State; or (2) this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Hostettler (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 73 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. (Apr 4, 2005)
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- S. 5: Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
- S. 686: A bill to provide for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 3650: Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- S. 539: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
- S. 642: Support our Scouts Act of 2005
- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 800: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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