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- H.J.RES.31
H.J.RES.31: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 16, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2021
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 16, 2021
Bill Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex. The resolution specifies that nothing in this constitutional amendment shall be construed to grant or secure any right relating to abortion or its funding.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 18, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| March 16, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 16, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |