VIRGO Act - Revision history

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	\| label7 = Co-Sponsors		\| label7 = Co-Sponsors
	\| data7 = Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-PA)<br>Rep. [[Diane Cavanis]] (R-FL)<br>Sen. Lindsay Masterton (D-CT)		\| data7 = Rep. [[Olivia Ambrose]] (D-PA)<br>Rep. [[Diane Cavanis]] (R-FL)<br>Sen. [[Lindsay Masterton]] (D-CT)
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	Despite vocal opposition, repeal efforts never gained traction.		Despite vocal opposition, repeal efforts never gained traction.

	=== Long-~~term~~ Significance ===		=== Long-Term Significance ===
	By the early 2040s, VIRGO had reshaped family law jurisprudence, elite marriage practice, feminist political discourse, and cultural attitudes toward wealth, gender, and partnership.		By the early 2040s, VIRGO had reshaped family law jurisprudence, elite marriage practice, feminist political discourse, and cultural attitudes toward wealth, gender, and partnership.

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	== Key Provisions ==		== Key Provisions ==

	=== ~~Creation of~~ Office of Management and Child Support ===		=== Office of Management and Child Support ===
	The VIRGO Act officially created a new federal agency, the Office of Management and Child Support (OMCS), under the Department of Families and Households (DFH). The OMCS was envisioned to act as a trustee and custodian of funds intended for spousal and child support in the event of divorce.		The VIRGO Act officially created a new federal agency, the Office of Management and Child Support (OMCS), under the Department of Families and Households (DFH). The OMCS was envisioned to act as a trustee and custodian of funds intended for spousal and child support in the event of divorce.

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	* A husband may claim a tax rebate of up to $50,000 for each wife beyond the first, capped at '''$150,000.'''		* A husband may claim a tax rebate of up to $50,000 for each wife beyond the first, capped at '''$150,000.'''

	== Administration and ~~enforcement~~ ==		=== Administration and Enforcement ===
	The Act is administered by the '''Department of Families and Households (DFH)''' through the Office of Maintenance and Child Support. Courts retain discretion over enforcement, asset division, and use of surety bonds.

	States are prohibited from criminalizing polygamous marriages that comply with VIRGO, but retain authority over related family-law procedures.		* The Act is administered by the DFH, through the OMCS as may be applicable. Courts retain broad discretion over enforcement, asset division, and the use of surety bonds.
	== Political and ~~cultural impact~~ ==		* States are prohibited from criminalizing polygamous marriages that comply with VIRGO, but retain authority over related family-law procedures.

			== Political and Cultural Impact ==

	=== Support ===		=== Support ===
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	Despite vocal opposition, repeal efforts never gained traction.		Despite vocal opposition, repeal efforts never gained traction.
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	== Long-term ~~significance~~ ==		=== Long-term Significance ===
	By the early 2040s, VIRGO had reshaped:		By the early 2040s, VIRGO had reshaped family law jurisprudence, elite marriage practice, feminist political discourse, and cultural attitudes toward wealth, gender, and partnership.

	* family law jurisprudence
	* elite marriage ~~practices~~
	* feminist political discourse
	* cultural attitudes toward wealth, gender, and partnership

	The Act is frequently cited by scholars as a defining feature of the '''post-depression social order''', reflecting the United States’ shift toward openly stratified, capital-aware governance.		The Act is frequently cited by scholars as a defining feature of the '''post-depression social order''', reflecting the United States’ shift toward openly stratified, capital-aware governance.
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	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	=== Creation of Office of Management and Child Support ===		=== Creation of Office of Management and Child Support ===
	The VIRGO Act officially created a new federal agency, the Office of Management and Child Support (OMCS), under the Department of ~~Social~~ and ~~Family Development~~. The OMCS was envisioned to act as a trustee and custodian of funds intended for spousal and child support in the event of divorce.		The VIRGO Act officially created a new federal agency, the Office of Management and Child Support (OMCS), under the Department of Families and Households (DFH). The OMCS was envisioned to act as a trustee and custodian of funds intended for spousal and child support in the event of divorce.

	=== Marriage Eligibility ===		=== Marriage Eligibility ===
			VIRGO allowed men with provable, substantial financial assets to marry up to four wives, and guaranteed legal recognition and protection for each marriage. Women are not permitted to have more than one husband.

	==== Second Marriage ====		==== Second Marriage ====
	A man with a demonstrable net worth of ~~'''~~at least $20 million~~'''~~ may enter a second simultaneous marriage with full legal recognition.
			* A man with a demonstrable net worth of at least $20 million may enter a second simultaneous marriage with full legal recognition.

	==== Third and Subsequent Marraige ====		==== Third and Subsequent Marraige ====
	~~A man with a net worth of '''at least $40 million''' may legally recognize up to '''four simultaneous marriages'''.~~

	=== Financial ~~safeguards~~ ===		* A man with a net worth of at least $40 million may have up to four simultaneous marriages.

			=== Financial Safeguards ===

	* Within ~~'''~~7 days~~'''~~ of a second marriage, the husband must deposit a ~~'''~~$350,000 surety bond per wife~~'''~~ (up to $700,000 initially) with the ~~'''~~Office of Maintenance and Child Support (OMCS)~~'''~~.		* Within 7 days of a second marriage, the husband must deposit a $350,000 surety bond per wife (up to $700,000 initially) with the Office of Maintenance and Child Support (OMCS).
	* Each additional marriage requires an additional '''$350,000 bond''', up to a maximum of '''$1.4 million'''.		* Each additional marriage requires an additional '''$350,000 bond''', up to a maximum of '''$1.4 million'''.
	* These funds are held in trust and may be used by OMCS for:		* These funds are held in trust and may be used by OMCS for maintenance, alimony and child support payments in the event of divorce.
	** maintenance
	** alimony
	** child support

	~~=== Divorce and asset division ===~~

	* '''Single-wife marriage''': wife entitled to up to '''40%''' of ~~the marital estate.~~
	* '''Multiple-wife marriage''': wives collectively entitled to up to '''60%''', divided equally unless a court determines otherwise.
	* Valid '''prenuptial agreements''' remain enforceable.

	=== ~~Tax treatment~~ ===		=== Divorce and Asset Division ===

	* ~~A husband may claim a~~ '''~~tax rebate of~~ up to ~~$50,000~~''' ~~for each~~ wife ~~beyond the first, capped at~~ '''~~$150,000~~'''.		* '''Single-wife marriage''': The wife is entitled to up to '''40%''' of the marital estate.
			* '''Multiple-wife marriage''': Wives collectively entitled to up to '''60%''', divided equally unless a court determines otherwise.
			* Valid prenuptial agreements remain enforceable.

	=== ~~Gender restrictions~~ ===		=== Tax Treatment ===

	* ~~Women are~~ '''~~not permitted~~''' ~~to have more than one husband under the Act.~~		* A husband may claim a tax rebate of up to $50,000 for each wife beyond the first, capped at '''$150,000.'''

	== Administration and enforcement ==		== Administration and enforcement ==

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	During the House debate, Ambrose faced down aggressive attacks from a number of traditionalist Republicans, particularly Rep. Jake Willis (R-TX), who called the bill "dystopian", "elitist", "morally bankrupt" and "modern-day eugenics". The debate between Ambrose and Willis was widely reported and televised, attracting more than 250 million views on social media.		During the House debate, Ambrose faced down aggressive attacks from a number of traditionalist Republicans, particularly Rep. Jake Willis (R-TX), who called the bill "dystopian", "elitist", "morally bankrupt" and "modern-day eugenics". The debate between Ambrose and Willis was widely reported and televised, attracting more than 250 million views on social media.

	Willis said:<blockquote>'''''<big>"What (Rep. Ambrose) is really saying is that if you're a working class man - if you're broke, if you got crushed by the same Depression that she talks about - you're done. No family. No legacy. No future."</big>'''''</blockquote>Despite the vocal protestations of a number of legislators in the Republican Party, the majority of the mainstream party saw this as an issue that had widespread support, and felt that opposing the bill on religious and traditionalist grounds alone was an indefensible position. With bipartisan support, the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 379-76 and the Senate by a vote of 77–23, both on 15 August 2039. President Buttigieg signed the Act into law on the same day ~~it passed Congress~~.		Willis said:<blockquote>'''''<big>"What (Rep. Ambrose) is really saying is that if you're a working class man - if you're broke, if you got crushed by the same Depression that she talks about - you're done. No family. No legacy. No future."</big>'''''</blockquote>Despite the vocal protestations of a number of legislators in the Republican Party, the majority of the mainstream party saw this as an issue that had widespread support, and felt that opposing the bill on religious and traditionalist grounds alone was an indefensible position. With bipartisan support, the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 379-76 and the Senate by a vote of 77–23, both on 15 August 2039. President Buttigieg signed the Act into law on the same day.
	== Key Provisions ==		== Key Provisions ==

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	During the House debate, Ambrose faced down aggressive attacks from a number of traditionalist Republicans, particularly Rep. Jake Willis (R-TX), who called the bill "dystopian", "elitist", "morally bankrupt" and "modern-day eugenics". The debate between Ambrose and Willis was widely reported and televised, attracting more than 250 million views on social media.		During the House debate, Ambrose faced down aggressive attacks from a number of traditionalist Republicans, particularly Rep. Jake Willis (R-TX), who called the bill "dystopian", "elitist", "morally bankrupt" and "modern-day eugenics". The debate between Ambrose and Willis was widely reported and televised, attracting more than 250 million views on social media.

	Willis said:<blockquote>'''''<big>"What (Rep. Ambrose) is really saying is that if you're a working class man - if you're broke, if you got crushed by the same Depression that she talks about - you're done. No family. No legacy. No future."</big>'''''</blockquote>Despite the vocal protestations of a number of legislators in the Republican Party, the majority of the mainstream party saw this as an issue that had widespread support, and felt that opposing the bill on religious and traditionalist grounds alone was an indefensible position. With bipartisan support, the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 379-76 and the Senate by a vote of 77–23, both on 15 August 2039.		Willis said:<blockquote>'''''<big>"What (Rep. Ambrose) is really saying is that if you're a working class man - if you're broke, if you got crushed by the same Depression that she talks about - you're done. No family. No legacy. No future."</big>'''''</blockquote>Despite the vocal protestations of a number of legislators in the Republican Party, the majority of the mainstream party saw this as an issue that had widespread support, and felt that opposing the bill on religious and traditionalist grounds alone was an indefensible position. With bipartisan support, the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 379-76 and the Senate by a vote of 77–23, both on 15 August 2039. President Buttigieg signed the Act into law on the same day it passed Congress.

	President Buttigieg signed the Act into law on the same day it passed Congress.
	== Key Provisions ==		== Key Provisions ==

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	== Legislative History ==		== Legislative History ==
	[[File:Olivia Ambrose - House Speech (1).jpg\|thumb\|''Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-PA) speaking on the House floor to argue in favor of the VIRGO Act'']]		[[File:Olivia Ambrose - House Speech (1).jpg\|thumb\|''Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-PA) speaking on the House floor to argue in favor of the VIRGO Act'']]
	The VIRGO Act was introduced as H.R. 262 on 13 April 2039 by Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-PA) and Rep. Diane Cavanis (R-FL) in a rare bipartisan collaboration. On 14 April, Senator Lindsay Masterton signed on to co-sponsor the bill.		The VIRGO Act was introduced as H.R. 262 on 13 April 2039 by Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-PA) and Rep. Diane Cavanis (R-FL) in a rare bipartisan collaboration. On 14 April, Senator Lindsay Masterton signed on to co-sponsor the bill.

	The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 379-76 and the Senate by a vote of 77–23.		During the House debate, Ambrose faced down aggressive attacks from a number of traditionalist Republicans, particularly Rep. Jake Willis (R-TX), who called the bill "dystopian", "elitist", "morally bankrupt" and "modern-day eugenics". The debate between Ambrose and Willis was widely reported and televised, attracting more than 250 million views on social media.

			Willis said:<blockquote>'''''<big>"What (Rep. Ambrose) is really saying is that if you're a working class man - if you're broke, if you got crushed by the same Depression that she talks about - you're done. No family. No legacy. No future."</big>'''''</blockquote>Despite the vocal protestations of a number of legislators in the Republican Party, the majority of the mainstream party saw this as an issue that had widespread support, and felt that opposing the bill on religious and traditionalist grounds alone was an indefensible position. With bipartisan support, the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 379-76 and the Senate by a vote of 77–23, both on 15 August 2039.

	President Buttigieg signed the Act into law on the same day it passed Congress.		President Buttigieg signed the Act into law on the same day it passed Congress.

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	\| data6 = 15 August 2039<br>by President Pete Buttigieg		\| data6 = 15 August 2039<br>by President Pete Buttigieg
	\| label7 = Co-Sponsors		\| label7 = Co-Sponsors
	\| data7 = Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-NJ)<br>Rep. [[Diane Cavanis]] (R-FL)<br>Sen. Lindsay Masterton (D-CT)		\| data7 = Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-PA)<br>Rep. [[Diane Cavanis]] (R-FL)<br>Sen. Lindsay Masterton (D-CT)
	\| label9 = Passed House		\| label9 = Passed House
	\| data9 = 379-76		\| data9 = 379-76
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	== Legislative History ==		== Legislative History ==
	The VIRGO Act was introduced as H.R. 262 on 13 April 2039 by Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-NJ) and Rep. Diane Cavanis (R-PA) in a rare bipartisan collaboration. On 14 April, Senator Lindsay Masterton signed on to co-sponsor the bill.		[[File:Olivia Ambrose - House Speech (1).jpg\|thumb\|''Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-PA) speaking on the House floor to argue in favor of the VIRGO Act'']]
			The VIRGO Act was introduced as H.R. 262 on 13 April 2039 by Rep. Olivia Ambrose (D-PA) and Rep. Diane Cavanis (R-FL) in a rare bipartisan collaboration. On 14 April, Senator Lindsay Masterton signed on to co-sponsor the bill.

	The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 379-76 and the Senate by a vote of 77–23.		The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 379-76 and the Senate by a vote of 77–23.

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	However, despite their prevalence, such relationships remained legally unprotected under existing laws, creating uncertainty for the women and children involved in such households. During the Buttigieg Administration, progressives began to call for legislation to enshrine much-needed rights.		However, despite their prevalence, such relationships remained legally unprotected under existing laws, creating uncertainty for the women and children involved in such households. During the Buttigieg Administration, progressives began to call for legislation to enshrine much-needed rights.
	[[File:Riley Houchin - Speaking (1).jpg\|thumb\|''Former USWNT soccer player Riley Houchin speaking at the'' Girl Power ''summit in 2037'']]		[[File:Riley Houchin - Speaking (1).jpg\|thumb\|''Former USWNT soccer player Riley Houchin speaking at the'' Girl Power ''summit in Denver, Colorado in February 2037'']]

	=== Surge in Fifth Wave Feminist Momentum ===		=== Surge in Fifth Wave Feminist Momentum ===

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	However, despite their prevalence, such relationships remained legally unprotected under existing laws, creating uncertainty for the women and children involved in such households. During the Buttigieg Administration, progressives began to call for legislation to enshrine much-needed rights.		However, despite their prevalence, such relationships remained legally unprotected under existing laws, creating uncertainty for the women and children involved in such households. During the Buttigieg Administration, progressives began to call for legislation to enshrine much-needed rights.
			[[File:Riley Houchin - Speaking (1).jpg\|thumb\|''Former USWNT soccer player Riley Houchin speaking at the'' Girl Power ''summit in 2037'']]

	=== Fifth Wave Feminist Momentum ===		=== Surge in Fifth Wave Feminist Momentum ===
	At the same time, fifth wave feminist thinkers argued that traditional monogamous marriage law no longer reflected economic reality, and that legal reform was necessary to protect women’s interests in a hyper-unequal society. In 2036, ~~following the election~~ of Pete Buttigieg ~~as President~~, ~~the feminist lobby began~~ to ~~rally for concrete legislation to be enacted - with leading voices including Democratic legislators Rep~~. ~~Olivia Ambrose~~, ~~Rep. Quinn Baker~~ and ~~Senator Lindsay Masterton~~.		At the same time, fifth-wave feminist thinkers argued that traditional monogamous marriage law no longer reflected economic reality, and that legal reform was necessary to protect women’s interests in a hyper-unequal society.

			In February 2037, former U.S. Women's National Team soccer player Riley Houchin said:<blockquote>'''''<big>"If wealth is already polygamous, pretending love must be monogamous is just bad accounting."</big>'''''</blockquote>In January 2038, pop singer Yana Jane said: <blockquote>'''''<big>"Conservatives are saying 'polygamy breaks families'. What actually broke families was rent, debt, and men who couldn't provide."</big>'''''</blockquote>In 2036, while speaking to a group of progressive legislators, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg stated during his campaign that if elected, he would "take a serious look at doing something" in regards to legalizing and regulating polygamy. Shortly after the final presidential debate in October 2036, outgoing President JD Vance stated that polygamy was "morally reprehensible" and "Unamerican", which inadvertently resulted in a surge in support for Buttigieg over the Republican candidate Pete Hegseth.

	== Legislative History ==		== Legislative History ==