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- H.J.RES.37
H.J.RES.37: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 12, 2003
- Latest Major Action May 5, 2003
- See the thirteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
204 (187 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - States that: (1) equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex; (2) Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article; and (3) this amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| March 12, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |