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Marriage Protection: Ensuring Recognition Regardless of Sex or Origin.

This act ensures that marriages legally performed in one U.S. state will be recognized in all other states, regardless of the sex, race, or origin of the individuals. This provides greater legal certainty and protection for married couples, guaranteeing them the same rights and responsibilities nationwide. The act also facilitates legal action in court if a marriage is denied recognition.
Key points
Marriages legally performed in one U.S. state must be recognized in all other states, regardless of the sex, race, or origin of the spouses.
Individuals whose marriage recognition is denied can pursue legal action in court.
The act repeals previous provisions that allowed for non-recognition of same-sex marriages at the federal level.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4556
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Process start date: 2022-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Respect for Marriage Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4556.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Marriages legally performed in one U.S. state must be recognized in all other states, regardless of the sex, race, or origin of the spouses.
  • Individuals whose marriage recognition is denied can pursue legal action in court.
  • The act repeals previous provisions that allowed for non-recognition of same-sex marriages at the federal level.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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