"I am proud to once again be an original co-sponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act, which Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced on Tuesday. It will fully repeal DOMA, portions of which the Supreme Court found to be unconstitutional in June 2013. Our country has seen remarkable progress with the marriage equality movement, and I am proud that as of October, Virginia stands with what is now 35 other states that legally recognize marriage equality.

However, there is the potential for continued uncertainty and discrimination because parts of DOMA remain on the books, which is why it needs to be fully repealed."