Chip Pickering

 is a Republican Representitive from Mississippi
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Defense of Marriage Act
strongly supports
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) provides that no State shall be required to give effect to a law of any other State with respect to a same-sex "marriage." Also, it defines the words "marriage" and "spouse" for purposes of Federal law.

Co-sponsor: To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act.

Latest Major Action: 3/1/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.