Senate Joint Resolution 15
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
15
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.
March 27, 2019
03/27/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
03/27/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:32:41 PM