House Joint Resolution 31
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 16, 2021
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
31
Congress
117
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 proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.
The resolution specifies that nothing in this constitutional amendment shall be construed to grant or secure any right relating to abortion or its funding.
March 16, 2021
05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
03/16/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/16/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:49 PM