H.J.Res. 17 · 117th Congress · House

Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

In Congress· Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
Introduced
Jan 21, 21
Passed House
Mar 17, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Frequently Asked

The basics

Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Jackie Speier (?-?).
Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Single-party (Democratic).
When was it introduced?
Introduced on January 21, 2021.

Political context

Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.

Legislative process

What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Judiciary Committee.
Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.

Practical actions

How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Jackie Speier) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S001175.

Executive Summary

This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

Previous Versions

00Jan 21, 2021

This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.