The bill ensures same-sex marriages will be recognized nationwide, and that any marriages that took place since Obergefell v. Hodges will remain valid even if the Supreme Court overturns it.
The legislation was introduced in light of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, which raised the possibility it could overturn its ruling on same-sex marriage next.
The bill requires states to recognize marriages that took place legally in other states or jurisdictions regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.” That means states can’t declare same-sex marriages or interracial marriages invalid even if they’re outlawed in that state, as long as the marriage took place legally in the state where it was performed.
The bill also protects marriage equality under federal law by saying any federal laws that involve someone’s marital status recognize the marriage as valid as long as it was legal in the state or territory where it was performed. If the Supreme Court does overturn same-sex marriage, marriages that took place while it was still legal would be protected, as the bill states that the validity of a marriage is based only on what the laws were at the time the marriage took place and so can’t be nullified retroactively.The House will vote on the Respect for Marriage Act this week, House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer
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