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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the article of amendment (commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment") to the Constitution is valid.
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Summary of Bill HRES 891
Bill 117 H.Res. 891, also known as the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), is a resolution that was introduced in the House of Representatives. The purpose of this resolution is to express the sense of the House that the ERA, which is an article of amendment to the Constitution, is valid.
The ERA is a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would guarantee equal rights under the law regardless of sex. It was first introduced in Congress in 1923 and has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years. The ERA has been ratified by 38 states, which is the required number for an amendment to be added to the Constitution. However, there has been disagreement over the validity of some of these ratifications.
The resolution, H.Res. 891, seeks to affirm the validity of the ERA and to urge Congress to recognize it as part of the Constitution. It emphasizes the importance of gender equality and the need for legal protections against discrimination based on sex. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 891 is a non-partisan effort to recognize and affirm the Equal Rights Amendment as a valid addition to the Constitution. It highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the importance of ensuring equal rights for all individuals, regardless of sex.
The ERA is a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would guarantee equal rights under the law regardless of sex. It was first introduced in Congress in 1923 and has been the subject of much debate and controversy over the years. The ERA has been ratified by 38 states, which is the required number for an amendment to be added to the Constitution. However, there has been disagreement over the validity of some of these ratifications.
The resolution, H.Res. 891, seeks to affirm the validity of the ERA and to urge Congress to recognize it as part of the Constitution. It emphasizes the importance of gender equality and the need for legal protections against discrimination based on sex. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 891 is a non-partisan effort to recognize and affirm the Equal Rights Amendment as a valid addition to the Constitution. It highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the importance of ensuring equal rights for all individuals, regardless of sex.
Congressional Summary of HRES 891
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the proposed constitutional amendment known as the Equal Rights Amendment has been duly proposed by Congress and ratified by the states and is therefore valid as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. (The proposed amendment prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.)
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Current Status of Bill HRES 891
Bill HRES 891 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2022. Bill HRES 891 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2022. Bill HRES 891's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 891
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
376Democrat Cosponsors
376Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 891
Primary Policy Focus
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesPotential Impact Areas
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Due process and equal protection
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- Women's rights
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 891
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the article of amendment (commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment") to the Constitution is valid.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the article of amendment (commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment") to the Constitution is valid.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 891
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