McBath Votes to Protect Marriage Equality Under Law
December 09, 2022
December 09, 2022
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2022:
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) voted to send the Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden's desk. This landmark legislation takes several key steps to defend marriage equality: officially repealing the unconstitutional "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA), upholding couples' right to equal protection under federal law, and requiring states to recognize valid out-of-state . . .
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) voted to send the Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden's desk. This landmark legislation takes several key steps to defend marriage equality: officially repealing the unconstitutional "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA), upholding couples' right to equal protection under federal law, and requiring states to recognize valid out-of-state . . .