Respect for Marriage Act passes Congress. Here's what we know. | JUST THE FAQS
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as posted by the channelCongress has passed historic legislation protecting same-sex marriage rights. Here's what the Respect for Marriage Act does.
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The House passed historic legislation that would federally protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights. Passage of the bill moves it to President Joe Biden who is expected to sign it into law.
The Respect for Marriage Act guarantees federal recognition of any marriage between two people if it was valid in the state where they were married. It also requires states to accept the legitimacy of a valid marriage performed elsewhere, but does not require any state to issue a marriage license contrary to its own law.
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