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Removing Deadline for Equal Rights Amendment Ratification

This proposal aims to remove the original deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, potentially making it a full part of the U.S. Constitution. If adopted, this could strengthen legal protections against sex-based discrimination, impacting citizens' rights and responsibilities in various aspects of life.
Key points
The proposal seeks to validate the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the U.S. Constitution, disregarding its previous ratification deadline.
If validated, this amendment could impact gender equality in law, potentially affecting employment, education, and other daily life aspects.
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Print number: 118_HJRES_25
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2023-01-31