WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) released the following statement praising the Supreme Court’s decisions on marriage equality:

“Today, the Supreme Court affirmed marriage equality as a fundamental right. This is a momentous day for American families and a step into the present day for U.S. law. All legally married couples will finally be afforded the same federal rights and benefits to which they are entitled, moving our nation even closer to full equality for all Americans.”