H.R. 3829 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
State Marriage Defense Act of 2014
H.R. 3829 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jan 9, 2014, sponsored by Randy K. Weber, Sr. with 68 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 - Prohibits, in determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of U.S. administrative bureaus and agencies, as applied with respect to individuals domiciled in a state or in any other territory or possession of the United States: (1) the term "marriage" from including any relationship that the state, territory, or possession does not recognize…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 67 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2014
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Mar 20, 2014)
Other Families bills in the 113th Congress
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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