HR 8634·Federal·house
Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 30, 2026
Summary
The bill amends federal law to forbid marriages between individuals who are related by blood within the degree of first cousins. It would apply to any couple seeking a marriage recognized by the United States. The measure aims to create a nationwide ban on consanguineous marriages.
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