Rep. Luria Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality Into Federal Law
July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 19, 2022:
Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) voted today to enshrine marriage equality into federal law.
The bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act will officially repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a defunct and discriminatory statute excluding same-sex couples from marriage under federal law. This legislation will also codify new protections to ensure that no married couple can . . .
Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) voted today to enshrine marriage equality into federal law.
The bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act will officially repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a defunct and discriminatory statute excluding same-sex couples from marriage under federal law. This legislation will also codify new protections to ensure that no married couple can . . .