Foster Votes to Protect Marriage Equality

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Respect for Marriage Act to ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial marriages:

"In their opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the Trump-packed Supreme Court made it clear that they will soon target the fundamental right to marriage equality. This is an egregious attack on our basic civil rights, and Congress must stand up to ensure Americans across the country can continue to marry whom they love without discrimination.

"I was proud to vote for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine protections for same-sex and interracial marriage into federal law. This legislation would also repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, as well as provide additional legal protections from those seeking to undermine marriage equality at the state level."

More information on the Respect for Marriage Act can be found here.

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