House Simple Resolution 272
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Affirming that all men and women are created equal.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 29, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
272
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 resolution recognizes that all men and women are created equal and honors the contributions of women that have led to a more equal society. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to pursuing policies that achieve political and social equality for women, as well as supporting initiatives to put the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution.
March 29, 2019
04/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
03/29/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/29/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:47:26 PM