Rep. Alma Adams Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality Under Federal Law
December 09, 2022
December 09, 2022
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2022:
Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) voted to send the Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden's desk. This landmark legislation defends marriage equality by officially repealing the bigoted and unconstitutional "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA), upholding couples' right to equal protection under federal law, and requiring states to recognize valid out-of-state mar . . .
Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) voted to send the Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden's desk. This landmark legislation defends marriage equality by officially repealing the bigoted and unconstitutional "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA), upholding couples' right to equal protection under federal law, and requiring states to recognize valid out-of-state mar . . .