Sen. Murkowski and Sen. Hirono Push Resolution to Recognize Equal Rights Amendment as Part of Constitution
This bill is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee for review. It was recently introduced and read twice, but no further meetings or votes are scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
While the bill has support from both parties, it faces a very hard path because of long-standing legal arguments about whether the original 1972 deadline can be ignored.
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The ERA could require full legal equality in military service, potentially affecting gender-specific policies around selective service registration, combat roles, and physical fitness standards. While this would open doors for some, it could also mean new obligations (like draft registration) for those previously exempt.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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President Joe Biden stated that the ERA has been validly ratified as the 28th Amendment, despite the National Archives' refusal to certify it due to an expired 1982 deadline. The move supports ongoing congressional efforts to remove the time limit through joint resolutions.
FactCheck.org examines President Biden's assertion that the ERA is the 28th Amendment, clarifying that the president lacks the authority to certify amendments. The analysis details the conflict between the 38-state ratification and the expired congressional deadline.
The National Constitution Center explores the legal pathways for the ERA, including the 'three-state strategy' and congressional resolutions to remove the 1982 deadline. It discusses the role of the Archivist and the Department of Justice in the certification process.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A joint resolution establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
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