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Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Ban Cousin Marriages
April 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release:

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Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Ban Cousin Marriages

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Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) has introduced the Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026 which would deny federal benefit recognition for marriages between individuals who are first cousins or more closely related.

In 18 states and the District of Columbia, marriage be . . .

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