H.J.Res. 43
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12.
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Sponsor
Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HJRES
- Joint Resolution Number
- 43
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- May 9, 2013
- Policy Area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Is Law
- No
Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12.
Source: House floor actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
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. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.
Judiciary Committee
Introduced in House
May 9, 2013