Urging The President Of The United States To Publish The Equal Rights Amendment As The Twenty-eighth Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Of America.
Impact
If enacted, HR204 would lead to the official publication of the ERA, affirming gender equality as a constitutional right in the United States. This would potentially enhance protections against discrimination based on sex, allowing for improved legal recourse for individuals facing gender-based discrimination. The bill highlights that many historical precedents exist for the ratification of constitutional amendments long after initial passage, suggesting a pressing need to codify gender equality permanently.
Summary
House Resolution 204 urges the President of the United States and Congress to recognize and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The ERA was originally passed by Congress in 1972, stating that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied on account of sex. The resolution emphasizes that the Constitution does not impose a time limit on states to ratify amendments, arguing that the ERA has already met the necessary conditions for ratification, as three-fourths of the states have approved it.
Contention
There are notable points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly regarding the debate over the ERA's ratification timeline. Supporters of the resolution argue that attempts to limit the timeframe for ratification are unconstitutional and that the amendment should be published without delay. However, there exists a contrary viewpoint that certain states have attempted to rescind their ratifications, creating legal uncertainties about the amendment's status. Introducing this resolution amidst mixed public opinion also brings heightened attention to the social and legislative challenges surrounding gender equality efforts.
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