Congresswoman Salazar Issues Statement on Respect for Marriage Act Vote

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) issued the following statement concerning the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) that was voted on today by the House of Representatives:

“I am disappointed to see the final House version of the Respect for Marriage Act did not include full protections for churches and Americans with sincerely held religious beliefs.

I voted for the first version of the bill because I believe in human dignity and respect for all individuals. However, we cannot pass laws that advance one interest and bypass long-held legal protections for others.

Unfortunately, Senate Republicans were prevented from including vital protections for religious Americans in the version that passed, including the Rubio and Lee Amendments. We must uphold the rights of all Americans and protect our religions institutions and faith community.”

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