House Introduces HJ Res 25, companion bill to SJ Res 4, to remove ERA deadline and proclaim ratification.
The House introduced a bicameral, joint resolution to affirm the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and take a critical step toward enshrining equality for women in the United States Constitution. The lawmakers’ resolution removes the arbitrary deadline for ratification of the ERA and recognizes the amendment as a valid part of the Constitution, with the 38-state threshold needed for ratification of the ERA having been met.
The lawmakers unveiled the resolution at a Capitol Hill press conference earlier today. Watch their full press conference here.
“There should be no time limit on equality. Ratification of the 28th amendment is complete. Most Americans already think it is a part of the Constitution. Congress needs to finish its job,” said Senator Cardin. “I’m proud to work with the ERA Coalition, Senator Murkowski, Congresswoman Pressley, and all our colleagues on finally enshrining the ERA into the Constitution and advancing true legal equality on the basis of sex.”
read the full release here:
Pressley, Cardin, Colleagues Unveil Resolution Affirming Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment