H.R. 824 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
State Marriage Defense Act of 2015
H.R. 824 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 10, 2015, sponsored by Randy K. Weber, Sr. with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Families
What it does
State Marriage Defense Act of 2015 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 as a…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2015
- 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 16, 2015)
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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