H.J.Res. 17
IntroducedRemoving the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
3/23/2021 • Senate
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.
Passed House • 3/17/2021
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 21, 2021
Committee Review
March 16, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
Floor Debate
March 17, 2021
Passed Chamber
March 16, 2021
Other Chamber
March 18, 2021
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Enacted into Law
Text Versions (3)
Related Bills (2)
S.J.Res. 1
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
H.Res. 233
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1620) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1603) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1868) to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 17) removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment; and for other purposes.