H.J.Res. 79 · 116th Congress
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Jackie Speier
- Introduced
- 2019-11-08
- Latest action
- 2020-02-13 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Summary
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.