H.J.Res. 53

Referred to Committee

Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Introduced 1/31/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

2/8/2017 • House

Summary

This joint resolution 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, 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.

Introduced in House • 1/31/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Constitution and constitutional amendmentsDue process and equal protectionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationWomen's rights

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (168)

Party Breakdown

167

Democrats

1

Republicans

0

Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]

Democrat • CA-14

Sponsored 1/31/2017

Cosponsors (167)

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Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

D-NC-12

Joined 1/31/2017

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Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

D-CA-44

Joined 1/31/2017

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Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

D-OH-3

Joined 1/31/2017

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Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]

D-VA-8

Joined 1/31/2017

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Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]

D-OR-3

Joined 1/31/2017

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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

D-OR-1

Joined 1/31/2017

Bill Journey

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January 31, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Related Bills (2)

S.J.Res. 5

A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

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H.J.Res. 51

Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

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Committee

Judiciary Committee

House

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Details

Bill TypeHJRES

Current StatusReferred to Committee

Cosponsors167

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