State Marriage Defense Act of 2014
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2014)
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.
What just happenedMar 20, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2014
- Mar 20, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
- Jan 9, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jan 9, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House