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H.R. 3829

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State Marriage Defense Act of 2014
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Committee
Latest Action · March 20, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Congress
113th (2013–2015)
Introduced
January 9, 2014
Cosponsors (68)
1D 67R
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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.

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