San Diego Couple Applauds Law Mandating Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

69% : Same-sex couples in San Diego are praising the new Respect for Marriage Act that was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Tuesday.
59% : It also ensures that same-sex couples be are entitled to the same federal benefits as other married couples, including Social Security survivor benefits.
50% : But for now, the Respect for Marriage Act is seen as a critical step in establishing equal rights for same-sex couples"We're just like everybody else," McCormick said.
49% :The new law mandates federal recognition of interracial and same-sex marriage and repeals the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman.
43% : But at the time, Oregon did not allow same-sex marriage.
38% : Pacheco said that provision is important while traveling as a same-sex couple to a state that previously did not recognize same-sex marriage.

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