Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 31, 2017Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.J.Res. 53
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 31, 2017)
This joint resolution eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
What just happenedFeb 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14](D-CA)Sponsor
167 cosponsors166 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 31, 2017
- Feb 8, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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