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What Is Project 1138?
Project 1138 is designed to increase public awareness of the 1,138 federal marital benefits and protections denied to same-sex couples as the result of marriage inequality.
How Did It Originate?
On September 5, 1996, Congressman Henry Hyde sent a request to the General Accounting Office of the United States. In it, he asked how many federal benefits were contingent on marital status. In response, the GAO identified 1,049 federal laws in which martial status applied. Click here to see the January 31, 1997 letter to Henry Hyde
In 2004, Senator Bill Frist asked the GAO to update this number. Due to changes in laws over the previous seven years, the number of federal benefits had increased to 1,138. Click here to see the 1138 benefits
How Did It Originate?
On September 5, 1996, Congressman Henry Hyde sent a request to the General Accounting Office of the United States. In it, he asked how many federal benefits were contingent on marital status. In response, the GAO identified 1,049 federal laws in which martial status applied. Click here to see the January 31, 1997 letter to Henry Hyde
In 2004, Senator Bill Frist asked the GAO to update this number. Due to changes in laws over the previous seven years, the number of federal benefits had increased to 1,138. Click here to see the 1138 benefits
National Same-Sex Commitment Ceremony
On May 2, 2010 Equality Forum welcomed same sex-couples to reaffirm their relationships at a commitment ceremony at SundayOUT! at The Piazza. The same-sex commitment ceremony creates awareness of the 1,138 federal marital benefits denied same-sex couples, including denying those legally married in Massachusetts, Vermont, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and Washington, D.C.
To see a beautiful slideshow from the commitment ceremony, please visit http://bit.ly/9aX4JT
To see a beautiful slideshow from the commitment ceremony, please visit http://bit.ly/9aX4JT
Take Action Now
Project 1138 is calling on you and your loved ones to take action by asking your elected officials to repeal DOMA. You can do so by following these two steps below. The links below will route you to your Congressperson’s contact page.
STEP ONE:
Who represents you in Congress?
• Your U.S. Senator can be contacted here:http://bit.ly/Senators_1138
• Your Representative can be contacted here: http://bit.ly/Reps_1138
STEP TWO:
In the body section of the message, you are welcome to write your own message, but consider using this one below. Simply copy and paste into the main part of the message:
I'm writing you about something that is very important to me – marriage equality.
Unfortunately, most states in this country still do not allow lesbian and gay couples the right to marry and receive the same benefits as the rest of America. Couples who have made a personal commitment to each other deserve the cultural respect, social support, and legal responsibilities that come with marriage.
That's why I'm asking you, as my representative in Congress, to support the Respect for Marriage Act and repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act.
Thank you.
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FAQ on writing your Congressperson--
Equality Forum
Equality Forum is a national and international GLBT civil rights organization with an educational focus. Equality Forum coordinates GLBT History Month, produces documentary films, undertakes high-impact initiatives and presents the largest annual national and international GLBT civil rights summit.
Equality Forum is based in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit http://www.equalityforum.com/.
Equality Forum is based in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit http://www.equalityforum.com/.
Share Your Story!
For more than a thousand reasons, YOUR relationship deserves equal treatment under the law. Take a stand against marriage inequality and share your story. Participate in Equality Forum's Project 1138 blog by sharing your comments on our stories. Please e-mail Chip Alfred to share your story!
To: chip@equalityforum.com
Subject: Share Your Story
Body: In addition to your story, please provide us with your first names, as well as a picture!
We look forward to hearing from you!
To: chip@equalityforum.com
Subject: Share Your Story
Body: In addition to your story, please provide us with your first names, as well as a picture!
We look forward to hearing from you!
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