Statement on the Passing of the Respect for Marriage Act

Mental Health America applauds Congress for passing the Respect for Marriage Act, which President Biden signed into law on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. LGBTQ+ people have overcome many obstacles, and we celebrate this moment which holds promise for the mental health of this community. We are pleased that this law extends to protect interracial marriages, proving once again that love wins. Millions of Americans will be relieved of stress and anxiety today knowing that their marriages and their families are now protected by equal rights and equal recognition under federal law.