Resolution seeks to declare Equal Rights Amendment part of the Constitution
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Sponsor: Ayanna Pressley · Representative · MA
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Official title: Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
119th Congress
Topics: Rights & liberties
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This resolution declares the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment already valid and part of the Constitution, without new state votes.
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What does this do?
This resolution declares that the Equal Rights Amendment, passed by Congress in 1972, should now be recognized as officially part of the Constitution. It doesn't change the amendment's wording, but argues that Virginia's 2020 ratification as the 38th state met the three-fourths requirement despite the original deadline passing.
Who does it affect?
It affects all U.S. residents, since it concerns constitutional protections against sex-based discrimination.
Why does it matter?
If passed, it could affect laws and court cases on gender equality, workplace discrimination, and civil rights, though legal disputes over whether Congress can bypass the original ratification deadline may lead to court challenges.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 24, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 24, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.