President Biden will sign a bill today that will give federal protection to gay and interracial marriages.
, a Colorado Springs LGBTQ club where five people were killed earlier this year; Club Q survivors James Slaugh and Michael Anderson; plaintiffs in the case that enshrined same-sex marriage in federal law; the co-counsel in the case that legalized interracial marriage and a survivor of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
In a statement after the bill passed the House, the president said it would provide peace of mind to LGBTQI + and interracial couples, particularly after the Supreme Court"Congress has restored a measure of security to millions of marriages and families," Mr. Biden said in a statement last week."They have also provided hope and dignity to millions of young people across this country who can grow up knowing that their government will recognize and respect the families they build.
The Respect for Marriage Act will safeguard the rights and protections to which LGBTQ+ and interracial couples and their children are entitled. It will also ensure that LGBTQ+ youth will grow up knowing that they can lead full, happy lives and build families of their own.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden to sign Respect for Marriage Act, reflecting his and the country's evolutionPresident Biden will sign the Respect for Marriage bill today. The celebration comes after months of work on Capitol Hill and years of changed attitudes — even as the threat looms that the Supreme Court could roll back same-sex marriage rights.
Read more »
President Biden to sign bill codifying same-sex, interracial marriage rightsPresident Joe Biden is expected to sign legislation today that will codify same-sex and interracial marriage rights in the U.S. in an attempt to stave off any attempts to overturn past Supreme Court rulings.
Read more »
President Biden to Sign Gay Marriage Bill Into Law at White House CeremonyPresident Joe Biden is inviting thousands to celebrate at the White House on Tuesday as he signs into law gay marriage legislation before a bipartisan crowd that reflects growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Read more »
President Biden to sign gay marriage bill at White House ceremonyPresident Joe Biden is inviting thousands to celebrate at the White House on Tuesday as he signs into law gay marriage legislation before a bipartisan crowd that reflects the growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Read more »
President Biden To Sign Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Bill Into LawPresident Biden will sign the Respect for Marriage Act on Tuesday, mandating federal recognition for same-sex marriages.
Read more »
Commentary: Why the LDS and Catholic churches parted ways on the Respect for Marriage ActCommentary: 'The religious protection was inserted to secure enough Republican votes in the Senate to achieve a filibuster-proof supermajority. It also secured the support of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'
Read more »