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Senate Resolution: Recognizing Expiration of Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

This Senate resolution formally recognizes that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), proposed in 1972, has expired due to the lapse of its 7-year ratification deadline and the failure to secure the required number of states (38). It asserts that the ERA is not part of the U.S. Constitution and that Congress lacks the authority to modify the ratification deadline after it has expired. For citizens, this means that any future effort to enact the ERA must restart the entire legislative process under Article V of the Constitution.
Key points
Formal recognition that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) expired because only 35 states ratified it before the 7-year deadline passed.
Affirmation that Congress has no power to modify or extend a constitutional amendment's ratification deadline after its expiration.
Any future attempt to incorporate the ERA into the Constitution must begin anew, requiring a new joint resolution from Congress and subsequent state ratification.
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Print number: 118_SRES_107
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Process start date: 2023-03-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing the expiration of the Equal Rights Amendment proposed by Congress in March 1972, and observing that Congress has no authority to modify a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment after the amendment has been submitted to the States or after the amendment has expired.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_107.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Formal recognition that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) expired because only 35 states ratified it before the 7-year deadline passed.
  • Affirmation that Congress has no power to modify or extend a constitutional amendment's ratification deadline after its expiration.
  • Any future attempt to incorporate the ERA into the Constitution must begin anew, requiring a new joint resolution from Congress and subsequent state ratification.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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