State Marriage Defense Act of 2014
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 12, 2014)
State Marriage Defense Act of 2014 - Prohibits, for purposes of 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.
What just happenedFeb 24, 2014
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
Who’s behind it
- Placed on Calendar SenateFeb 24, 2014
- Feb 24, 2014Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.
- Feb 12, 2014Calendars
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- Feb 12, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate