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S. 1102 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009

S. 1102 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 20, 2009, sponsored by Joseph I. Lieberman with 31 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 20, 2009
Co-sponsors
31
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) States as the purpose of this Act to apply the same employment benefits and obligations to federal employees in same-sex domestic partnerships and to their domestic partners as apply to married federal employees and their spouses. Title I: Establishment and Termination of Domestic Partnerships; Other General Provisions - (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 20, 2009
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704. (Dec 17, 2010)

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