SJRES-1 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-03FloorStar Print ordered on the joint resolution.Senate
2021-01-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2021-01-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
See Subjects
  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Due process and equal protection
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Women's rights

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