President Biden Signs Act Protecting Same-Sex Marriage

US President Joe Biden signed into law landmark legislation protecting same-sex marriage on Tuesday, December 13. The Respect for Marriage Act establishes statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriages, according to the White House. The bill was a step toward building a nation where “decency, dignity and love are recognized, honored and protected,” Biden said before signing the bill. Footage released by the White House shows the signing ceremony on the White House South Lawn. Credit: The White House via Storyful