national laws

June 21, 2005

S.1278-US-Uniting American Families Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a mechanism for United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for residence in the United States, and for other purposes.

June 21, 2005

HR 3006-US-Uniting American Families Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a mechanism for United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for residence in the United States, and for other purposes.

September 21, 1996

P.L. 104-199 Defense of Marriage Act

Amends the Federal judicial code to provide that no State, territory, or possession of the United States or Indian tribe shall be required to give effect to any marriage between persons of the same sex under the laws of any other such jurisdiction or to any right or claim arising from such relationship and establishes a Federal definition of marriage.