Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act codifying federal protections for same-sex and interracial

President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act, which requires the federal government to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages and guarantees that such marriages remain valid across state lines. The legislation passes the Senate 61-36 with bipartisan support and the House 258-169, with 39 Republicans voting in favor. The bill is a response to concerns that the Supreme Court could overturn Obergefell v. Hodges after overturning Roe v. Wade. The law repeals the Defense of Marriage Act and ensures that all states must recognize valid marriages performed in other states.