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HJRES 80119th CongressIn Committee
Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Introduced: Mar 24, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] (D-Massachusetts)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.J.Res. 80 establishes the Equal Rights Amendment as validly ratified, declaring it part of the U.S. Constitution despite previous time limits.
Key Points
- 1Declares ERA validly ratified by three-fourths of states
- 2Overrides time limit contained in original 1972 joint resolution
- 3Applies to ERA proposed in House Joint Resolution 208, 92nd Congress
- 4Simple resolution format without detailed implementation provisions
- 5Represents symbolic recognition of ratification efforts
- 6Does not specify enforcement mechanisms or effective date
Impact Areas
Constitutional law and amendment processGender equality and women's rightsFederal and state legislative processesCivil rights advocacy and litigationHistorical constitutional issues
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