House Simple Resolution 1209
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for Supreme Court decisions affirming the constitutionally protected right of same-sex couples to marry.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1209
Congress
116
Policy Area
Law
Law
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution acknowledges that same-sex couples rely upon court cases that uphold protections for same-sex couples and recognizes that all Americans should be treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
October 30, 2020
10/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:25 PM