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H.J.Res. 38

Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was 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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14](D-CA)Sponsor
218 cosponsors216 D2 R
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. — Informed