The US House of Representatives has passed a landmark same-sex marriage protection bill that is being billed as a major breakthrough for LGBT couples. By Max Matza | BBC News | 8 Dec. 2022 The Respect for Marriage Act already passed the Senate with a 61-36 vote last week. It now heads to US President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The act requires the federal government to recognise the validity of all marriages – including LGBT and same-sex matrimonies – conducted in states where they are legal. “Today, we stand up to the values the vast majority of Americans hold dear – a belief … Continue reading Respect for Marriage Act: Why interracial marriage is also in the bill