HR 8404 The Disrespect Marriage Act with FRC Rep Tim Throckmorton

HR 8404 The Disrespect Marriage Act with FRC Rep Tim Throckmorton

From Senator James Lankford: As you may have seen, the Senate voted to invoke cloture on the substitute amendment (#6487) to H.R. 8404 last night. The text of the substitute is attached and substantially similar to previous versions that have circulated. The substitute repeals the Defense of Marriage Act, requires anyone operating under color of state law to provide full faith and credit to any marriage recognized by the state in which it was performed, including same-sex marriages. It provides for enforcement by the Attorney General and a private right of action. The substitute amendment stacks the deck against individuals and entities, who disagree with the bill’s definition of marriage and hold to a traditional view of marriage (including those who hold such views based on their faith), and provides them with no substantial protections.

 

Part 2 - OCA President Chris Long and Pastor Al Davis discuss the serious challenges resulting from codifying HR 8404 into law. With reports from the Epoch Times, The Heritage Foundation, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel.