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Positions and Views on Other Issues where Information is Available: |
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| Gay & Lesbian |
Positions and Views |
| Gay Rights, a General Statement |
Reed: Senator Reed Statement on a Federal Marriage Amendment
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Jack Reed stated, "I do not think the federal government should usurp the traditional role of the states by amending the Constitution to ban same-sex unions.
"An intervention by the federal government to define marriage contradicts centuries of law and custom that allow the states to be the primary authority for family law.
"Americans want Congress to work together and deal with pressing issues like finding a viable way to safely bring our troops home from Iraq. We should also be focusing on restoring fiscal discipline, securing our borders, and improving our nation's health care and education systems.
"Congress needs to get to work on these issues and address the very real concerns that impact American families every day."
Source: Candidate Website Date: 10/02/2004 |
| Sexual Orientation Discrimination |
Reed: No Response |
| Homosexuality as a Choice or Genetics |
Reed: No Response |
| Homosexuality as being Immoral or a Sin |
Reed: No Response |
| Gay Marriage |
Reed: WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Jack Reed stated, "I do not think the federal government should usurp the traditional role of the states by amending the Constitution to ban same-sex unions.
"An intervention by the federal government to define marriage contradicts centuries of law and custom that allow the states to be the primary authority for family law."
Source: Candidate Website Date: 10/02/2004 |
| Exposing Children to Gay Couples |
Reed: No Response |
| Marriage Left Solely to the States |
Reed: No Response |
| Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) prohibiting one State from Recognizing Same Sex Marriage in Another State |
Reed: No Response |
| Sexual Orientation in Anti-Discrimination Laws |
Reed: No Response |
| Federal Constitutional Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment |
Reed: WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Jack Reed stated, "I do not think the federal government should usurp the traditional role of the states by amending the Constitution to ban same-sex unions.
"An intervention by the federal government to define marriage contradicts centuries of law and custom that allow the states to be the primary authority for family law."
Source: Candidate Website Date: 10/02/2004 |
| Employment Non-Discrimination Act |
Reed: No Response |
| Equal Tax Treatment of Same Sex Couples |
Reed: No Response |
| Domestic Partnerships |
Reed: No Response |
| Domestic Partner Health Benefits Act |
Reed: No Response |
| Civil Unions |
Reed: No Response |
| Comparison of Gay Gights Movement with Civil Rights Movement |
Reed: No Response |
| Legislation for Hate Crimes |
Reed: No Response |
| The Military Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell Policy |
Reed: No Response |
| Gays Serving in the Military |
Reed: No Response |
| Gays Adopting Children |
Reed: No Response |