H.J.Res. 47 · 112th Congress
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tammy Baldwin
- Introduced
- 2011-03-08
- Latest action
- 2011-03-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Summary
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, second session. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the necessary number of additional states.