Message your Senators 2021

Removing the Deadline – Telephone Script – Senators

Hello, my name is [name] and my zip code is [zip code].

As a constituent of Senator [name]  , I am calling to express my support and that of the members of the Zonta Clubs of [state/district] for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). We are reaching out to ask that [name of Congress person] become a co-sponsor of SJ RESolution 1, extending the deadline for the ERA, along with Senators Cardin and Murkowski.

Women will not be equal in this country until our rights are solidified with the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. With the passage of S.J. Res. 1 and H.J. Res. 53, the ratification deadline for the ERA would be removed, allowing for one final state to make Equal rights for Women in our Constitution a reality. With only one state left to ratify, and Virginia, Arizona and North Carolina all close to ratification, now is the time to secure the fight for the ERA! I represent many women in the Zonta Clubs of [state/ district] who have fought for passage of this amendment for generations. It’s time to stand with them..

We are asking [name of Congress person] to commit to supporting and co-sponsoring S.J. Res. 1 removing the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, because Equal Rights should not have a deadline.

Thank you for your time, do you need any more information from me?

Call State Reps to Ratify the ERA
Ratifying the ERA (for un-ratified states)  – Telephone Script

Hello, my name is [name] and my zip code is [zip code].

As a constituent, I am calling to express my concern and that of the members of the Zonta Clubs of [name of State] with the current state of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Although passed in 1972, the ERA has still not been ratified and added to the United States Constitution. Currently, to reach the three-fourths threshold ratification by only two additional states is need. Our state is one of those that has yet to ratify the ERA, therefore, I am reaching out to ask that [name of congress person] support Ratification of the ERA, giving Equal Rights to Women under the US Constitution.

Women will not be equal in this country until our rights are solidified with the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. With the example set by the ratification of the ERA in Nevada and Illinois, now is the time to secure this legislation in our state. [name of State] needs to play its important role in the process.

I represent the members of the Zonta Clubs of [name of State] who want the ERA to pass. They have fought for passage of this amendment for generations. It’s time to stand with them.

If you are concerned about women’s equality, will you commit to supporting and co-sponsoring the ERA in our State’s legislature?

Thank you for your time, do you need any more information from me?