SJRES 38
A joint resolution establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to formally recognize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as a constitutional amendment. The resolution argues that the ERA was ratified by at least three-fourths of the states, despite previous deadlines and state rescissions. It asserts that the ERA is valid and should be considered part of the U.S. Constitution, regardless of past time constraints.
Key provisions
- Declares the Equal Rights Amendment valid as a constitutional amendment.
- Overrules previous deadlines for ratification.
- Acknowledges that three-fourths of states ratified the amendment.
- Addresses past state rescissions of ratification.
- Establishes the ERA as part of the U.S. Constitution.
Who is affected
- The United States Constitution
- Citizens of the United States
- Future generations
Notable changes
- Reinterprets the ratification process for the ERA.
- Invalidates previous time limits for ratification.
- Acknowledges and addresses prior state rescissions.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 38
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
That notwithstanding any time limit contained in House Joint Resolution 208, 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972, the article of amendment proposed to the States in that joint resolution is valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution, having been ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.