H.J.Res. 43 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
H.J.Res. 43 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on May 9, 2013, sponsored by Robert E. Andrews with 105 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 9, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 105
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert E. Andrews (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 105 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 9, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by R (Mar 12, 2014)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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