Aparna Shrivastava, right, takes a photo as her partner Shelby Teeter gives her a kiss, after President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
US President Joe Biden, center seated, hands the pen he used to sign the Respect for Marriage Act to Vice President Kamala Harris, right during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
US Vice President Kamala Harris applauds as US President Joe Biden speaks during a bill signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks before US President Joe Biden during a bill signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
US President Joe Biden speaks during a bill signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
People stand on the South Lawn after President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act at the White House in Washington.
Singer Cyndi Lauper before President Joe Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
Audience members arrive before President Joe Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
Singer Sam Smith arrives to perform before President Joe Biden speaks during a bill signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
