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HR 3829 113th Congress House

State Marriage Defense Act of 2014

Official title: To amend chapter 1 of title 1, United States Code, with regard to the definition of "marriage" and "spouse" for Federal purposes and to ensure respect for State regulation of marriage.

Introduced: January 9, 2014 Introduced by: Weber, Randy K. Sr. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Families Intergovernmental relationsMarriage and family statusSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationState and local government operations
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Mar 20, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jan 9, 2014
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Latest action March 20, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 - 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 marriage; and (2) the term "spouse" from including an individual who is a party to a relationship that is not recognized as a marriage by that state, territory, or possession.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 59
All 59 Republican 23
King, Steve
· Jun 25, 2014
Rothfus, Keith
· Apr 1, 2014
Shuster, Bill
· Apr 1, 2014
SMITH, LAMAR
· Apr 1, 2014
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Apr 1, 2014
Franks, Trent
· Mar 6, 2014
Gingrey, Phil
· Mar 6, 2014
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Mar 6, 2014
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Feb 26, 2014
KINGSTON, JACK
· Feb 26, 2014
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Feb 11, 2014
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Feb 11, 2014
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Feb 11, 2014
Broun, Paul
· Feb 4, 2014
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Feb 4, 2014
Collins, Doug
· Feb 4, 2014
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Feb 4, 2014
 R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Feb 4, 2014
Forbes, J.
· Feb 4, 2014
JONES, WALTER
· Feb 4, 2014
Miller, Jeff
· Feb 4, 2014
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Feb 4, 2014
Stewart, Chris
· Feb 4, 2014
WHITFIELD, EDWARD
· Feb 4, 2014
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Jan 16, 2014
Pearce, Stevan
· Jan 16, 2014
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jan 16, 2014
 R
Daines, Steve
Montana · Jan 15, 2014
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jan 15, 2014
 R
Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · Jan 15, 2014
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Jan 15, 2014
MCINTYRE, MIKE
· Jan 15, 2014
Palazzo, Steven
· Jan 15, 2014
 R
Williams, Roger
Texas · Jan 15, 2014
Bachmann, Michele
· Jan 9, 2014
Bishop, Rob
· Jan 9, 2014
Bridenstine, Jim
· Jan 9, 2014
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jan 9, 2014
Conaway, K.
· Jan 9, 2014
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Jan 9, 2014
Fleming, John
· Jan 9, 2014
Flores, Bill
· Jan 9, 2014
Gohmert, Louie
· Jan 9, 2014
Granger, Kay
· Jan 9, 2014
HALL, RALPH
· Jan 9, 2014
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jan 9, 2014
JOHNSON, SAM
· Jan 9, 2014
 R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jan 9, 2014
 R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jan 9, 2014
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jan 9, 2014
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