Partial DOMA Repeal Update

Ever since word leaked out in April that a Partial DOMA Repeal is in the works, I had been eagerly awaiting its introduction. However, no more updates were provided, making me wonder if it was going to happen at all.

My hopes are rekindled today by this article on Pam's Houseblend. In a letter to the LGBT community, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, vice chair of the Equality Caucus in the House, wrote:

Rep. Jerry Nadler, who sits on the Judiciary Committee, is working on a DOMA repeal bill that he plans to introduce after the July 4th recess. I'll be on it.

Even though few details were provided, this is indeed encouraging. Now that the LGBT community is applying so much pressure on the White House, once this legislation is introduced, the community, both the establishment part of it and the grassroots part of it will no doubt push both Congress and the Administration hard to ensure its passage. My only concern is that if it's indeed the Partial DOMA Repeal that's been reported, some in the community who won't accept anything less than a full repeal might refuse to accept or endorse it, making it impossible to form a united front. Let's hope it won't come to that. A sensible approach at this point is our best hope.