What was the goal of the Respect for Marriage Act of 2022?

Question 9 options:

To invalidate unauthorized marriages in the states

To protect same-sex and interracial marriage

To provide federal benefits for people who marry

To define marriage as between men and women

1 answer

The goal of the Respect for Marriage Act of 2022 was to protect same-sex and interracial marriage. This legislation aimed to codify the rights to these marriages at the federal level, ensuring that the federal government recognizes and protects them, regardless of potential changes at the state level.