What does Preamble of Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to prohibit marriages between individuals who are closely related by blood.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026.

What does FEDERAL PROHIBITION ON CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGE. of Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 7 of title 1, United States Code. The amendment strikes the phrase '2 individuals' and replaces it with '2 individuals who are not related by affinity or consanguinity within the degree of first cousin'.

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Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Keith Self (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits marriages between first cousins and other closely related individuals by blood.
It amends federal law to explicitly prevent marriages between individuals related by consanguinity within the degree of first cousin.
The bill updates existing U.S. Code to clarify the definition of prohibited familial relationships for marriage.

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