Bill104th CongressFiled May 8, 1996Families
S. 1740
Defense of Marriage Act
Bill journey · stage 1 of 5
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedJul 11, 1996
Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-533.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
24 cosponsors