SJRES 15
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights under the law for all individuals, regardless of gender. It specifically prohibits the U.S. or any state from denying or limiting rights based on sex. The amendment also grants Congress the authority to enact laws necessary to enforce these equal rights and sets a two-year timeframe for the amendment to take effect after ratification by three-fourths of the states.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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