Polaroid picture of President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law on December 13, 2022.
A quick little #ThrowbackThursday to when President Joe Biden signed the #RespectForMarriageAct into law, safeguarding the rights of same-sex and interracial couples under federal law.
Our members will never stop fighting to defend marriage equality!
December 13 marked the 3rd anniversary of The Respect for Marriage Act, which federally protects same-sex and interracial marriage. Texas Democrats continue to fight for more protections and equality measures for our LGBTQIA+ community.
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Happy Anniversary #RespectForMarriageAct!!! 🎉
Thank you Madam Speaker Emerita @pelosi.house.gov & @housedemocrats.bsky.social !!!
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Rep. Doggett has been a strong defender of marriage equality, including voting against a Republican-sponsored constitutional amendment that would have banned same-sex marriage. In 2022, he helped us pass the Respect for Marriage Act to ensure same-sex marriages would be safeguarded. IMAGE: Rep. Doggett speaking.
@doggett.house.gov is a strong defender of marriage equality, voting against the Republican-sponsored Federal Marriage Amendment to ban same-sex marriage and helping us pass the #RespectforMarriageAct in 2022.
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of The Respect for Marriage Act, which federally protects same-sex and interracial marriage. Texas Democrats continue to fight for more protections and equality measures for our LGBTQIA+ community.
#RespectForMarriageAct #LGBTQIA #TXDems #Texas
The #RespectforMarriageAct is a historic law passed by DEMOCRATS. Love is love. Families matter. Equality is worth defending. #KY06 #FlipTheSixth
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of The Respect for Marriage Act, which federally protects same-sex and interracial marriage. Texas Democrats continue to fight for more protections and equality measures for our LGBTQIA+ community.
#RespectForMarriageAct #LGBTQIA #TXDems #Texas
Celebrating three years since the Respect for Marriage Act was signed into law by President Biden. IMAGE: President Biden, surrounded by Members of Congress and the Equality Caucus, signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law outside of the White House.
It's been 3 years since the #RespectForMarriageAct became law. Our members were instrumental in getting this bill to the President’s desk, but we know the work isn't done yet. There's more we need to do to fully protect LGBTQI+ people, including by passing the #EqualityAct next!
When Democrats controlled Congress, Rep. McGovern used his gavel to bring the Equality Act and the Respect for Marriage Act—major pieces of legislation that are central to our fight for LGBTQI+ equality—to the House floor. IMAGE: Rep. McGovern speaking on the floor of the House.
When Democrats controlled the House, @repmcgovern.bsky.social used his gavel to bring numerous pro-LGBTQI+ bills, including the #EqualityAct and #RespectforMarriageAct, to the House floor.
I was proud to help pass the #RespectForMarriageAct in Congress to lock in protections for same-sex and interracial marriages nationwide.
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is welcome news, but there is still a long way to go.
Rep. Takano Hails Nancy Pelosi as Greatest Legislative Leader of 21st Century. IMAGE: Nancy Pelosi waving a rainbow pride flag while riding in a Pride Parade.
“Since her very first speech on the House floor, when she called for action to confront the HIV and AIDS crisis, Nancy Pelosi has been a fearless champion for the LGBTQI+ community. She was one of only 67 Representatives to vote against the so-called Defense of Marriage Act and one of the earliest voices to oppose California’s Proposition 8. As Speaker, she led the House in passing landmark laws that changed lives—the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and the Respect for Marriage Act. Under her leadership, the House twice passed the Equality Act, a priority she made clear would always remain at the heart of our fight for full equality. Our community has had no greater ally as Speaker, and her leadership has brought real, lasting change for LGBTQI+ people across the country.” Rep. Mark Takano, Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. Read Rep. Takano’s full statement at the link in our bio.
Our community has had no greater ally as Speaker than @pelosi.house.gov, from her first speech on the House floor on HIV to passing landmark bills like the #RespectforMarriageAct into law and championing the #EqualityAct.
Thank you, Madame Speaker, for your incredible leadership!
Today is #NationalLovingDay, honoring the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, which struck down bans on interracial marriage.
It’s a reminder that the freedom to love—and to marry—should never be up for debate.
#LoveIsLove #EqualityForAll #RespectforMarriageAct
"Anti-equality politicians may hate to her it, but marriage equality is still the law of the land." ABC News headline: Idaho Republican legislators call on SCOTUS to reverse same-sex marriage ruling. WZMQ/CBS News headline: Michigan Representative pushes to overturn marriage equality.
TO BE CRYSTAL-CLEAR:
Resolutions by anti-equality politicians CANNOT compel SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality.
The Constitution guarantees same-sex couples' right to marry—and we passed the #RespectforMarriageAct to ensure long-lasting protections for those marriages.
As President & VP, Joe Biden & Kamala Harris took historic strides to advance & protect the rights of LGBTQI+ people—including by signing the #RespectForMarriageAct into law!
Thank you, President Biden & Vice President Harris, for your tireless work to protect our community.
5/ #MarriageEquality - Biden signed the #RespectForMarriageAct, ensuring federal recognition of #SameSexMarriage and #InterracialMarriage, reinforcing equality nationwide.
#Biden's tenure is historic from 235 judges (most since ‘80s) to commuting 2500 sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. He signed the #EmmettTillAct, passed the #RespectForMarriageAct, launched #Justice40, commuted #DeathRow sentences, and pardoned #LGBTQ+ veterans. See some 👀 stats below 🧵👇
2 years ago, President Biden signed the #RespectforMarriageAct to ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial couples under federal law.
As a Member of the @equalitycaucus.bsky.social, I'm proud to have worked to pass this transformative bill out of the House and seen it become law.
Two years ago, President Joe Biden signed the #RespectforMarriageAct- enshrining critical protections for same-sex and interracial couples in federal law.
I proudly voted for this historic legislation and will continue fighting to protect civil rights for ALL Americans!
Today, we join our @equalitycaucus.bsky.social colleagues to celebrate 2 years since President Biden signed the #RespectForMarriageAct into law!
We’ll always work to protect and restore equal rights for all Americans.
This popped up on my Facebook Memories today from Dec 13 2022!
Hi @oliviajulianna.bsky.social and @jackpetocz.bsky.social
Hope all is great with you both.
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2 Years Ago Today~
TY Pres Biden for signing the “Respect for Marriage Act” into law today. Protecting both Same-Sex & Interracial Marriages. ❤️ is ❤️.
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PIC~ The 2 Ole Veterans 🇺🇸 on our Wedding Day many yrs ago. Kaanapali Beach, Maui. 🌴
Two years ago, POTUS signed the #RespectforMarriageAct into law to protect same-sex & interracial marriages.
@equalitycaucus.bsky.social will always defend families’ rights to live freely from extremists trying to take it away. Love must win!
On this day, we celebrate the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act—a monumental step in securing marriage equality for all Americans. While some continue to attack basic freedoms, we stand firm in protecting LGBTQ+ rights. Love is love, always. 🏳️🌈💙
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On December 13, 2022, @POTUS signed the #RespectForMarriageAct into law.
I'm proud to have voted for this bill. Now, federal law includes critical protections for same-sex & interracial couples.
Terry Price, UW Law Associate Teaching Professor, explains what the Respect for Marriage Act does — and, also importantly, what it does not do — in three minutes.
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