House Joint Resolution 38
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
38
Congress
116
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
January 30, 2019
01/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
01/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:02:54 PM