The act codifies same-sex and interracial marriage rights and ensures same-sex couples' marriages would be federally recognized if the Supreme Court overturns Obergefell
US Senate completes first step in codifying same-sex and interracial marriage with Respect for Marriage Act, a 'huge confidence boost' for maintaining LGBTQ+ homeownership gains
The act, which would update U.S. law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, still needs to pass the Senate and be signed by the president to become law