Bill · H.R. 8634· House(119-HR-8634)
Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the ``Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026''. It seeks to prohibit marriages between individuals who are closely related by blood. To achieve this, it amends Section 7 of title 1, United States Code. The amendment changes the language regarding marriage to specify that it applies to individuals who are not related by affinity or consanguinity within the degree of first cousin.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill restricts the legal ability of closely related individuals to enter into marriage contracts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts or benefits listed within the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Marriage Restrictions: The bill would prohibit marriages between individuals who are related by blood within the degree of first cousin (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-2
- 5/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina