House Joint Resolution 35
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 29, 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
35
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
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction.
The amendment prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.
January 29, 2019
01/29/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
01/29/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/29/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:02:56 PM