The passage of HJR0001 would reinforce the principles of gender equality at the federal level by officially recognizing the ERA as part of the Constitution. It would signify a commitment to ensuring that equality under the law cannot be denied based on sex. If the resolution leads to federal action, it could affect related state laws and regulations concerning gender discrimination and could bolster legal protections against sex-based inequalities.
Summary
HJR0001 is a House Joint Resolution affirming the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and urging its recognition as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This resolution outlines the historical context of the ERA, highlighting that it gained ratification from three-fourths of the states by January 27, 2020. Notable within the resolution is the assertion that the Constitution does not impose any time limits on states for ratifying an amendment, thereby challenging the validity of any previous deadlines set forth by Congress in 1972 when the ERA was proposed.
Contention
Debate surrounding the ERA and HJR0001 centers on the question of whether the time limit imposed by Congress in the 1970s should limit the ratifications made by states. Proponents of the resolution argue that this limit lacks constitutional standing, while opponents might contend that adherence to the original timeline is necessary to maintain the integrity of the amendment process. The resolution also calls upon the federal government and other states to take action, which could lead to renewed discussions about gender equality legislation at all levels of government.
A RESOLUTION to urge the publication and affirmation of the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America.
SENATE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CALLING FOR PUBLICATION AND AFFIRMATION OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (Requests that the President, Joseph R. Biden, publish without delay the Equal Rights Amendment as our Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.)
HOUSE RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY CALLING FOR PUBLICATION AND AFFIRMATION OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (Requests that the President, Joseph R. Biden, publish without delay the Equal Rights Amendment as our Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.)
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.
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.
RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS OF THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE WHICH REQUEST CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS OF THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE WHICH REQUEST CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
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.
Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.
Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.
Urging And Applying To The Congress Of The United States Under The Provisions Of Article V Of The Constitution Of The United States For The Calling Of A Convention Of The States, Limited To Proposing Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States That Limit The Terms Of Office For Officials Of The Federal Government And Members Of Congress.