H.J.Res. 38 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
H.J.Res. 38 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 30, 2019, sponsored by Jackie Speier with 218 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 218
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jackie Speier (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 216 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Jan 30, 2019)
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Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 2163: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 8354: Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 79: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 555: Disability Integration Act of 2019
- S. 593: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 616: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 1450: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 1636: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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