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No. Same-sex married couples are entitled to the same rights under ERISA as opposite-sex married couples.
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∙ 8y agono because it does'nt have to get marrige
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What is the citation for the Defense of Marriage Act?
Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA"), 1 U.S.C. § 7 and 28 U.S.C. § 1738C.
What is Michigan Congressman Justin Amash's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Mr. Amash strongly supports the Defense of Marriage Act and opposes same-sex marriage.
What is an ERISA bond?
ERISA = Employee Retirement and Income Security Act. See below link:
When did Defense of Marriage Act happen?
It apparently became unconstitutional when the first same-sex couple married and were denied some federal benefit. On June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") was unconstitutional.
Does the Federal Defense of Marriage Act create a difference between civil unions and marriage?
No. The Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") did not deal with civil unions. In any event, DOMA has been struck down as unconstitutional and is no longer in effect.
What is ERISA law?
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) See below link for further information:
What does ERISA stand for?
Employee Retirement Income Security Act
What is Oklahoma Congressman James Lankford's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
He believes in traditional marriage.
How can John McCain fix same-sex marriage?
As a senator, he could vote to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA").
What is Arizona senator John McCain's stance on the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Senator McCain is opposed to gay marriage.
What is Indiana Senator Richard Lugar's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Lugar does not support gay marriage.
What is Missouri Senator Roy Blunt's stance on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act?
Senator Blunt is against gay marriage.
