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119-sjres-38119th Congress

A joint resolution establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Sponsored By: Senator Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

Introduced

Summary

Declares the Equal Rights Amendment part of the Constitution. It would declare that, notwithstanding the time limit set in House Joint Resolution 208, the amendment proposed to the states in 1972 has been ratified by three‑quarters of state legislatures and is valid constitutional text.

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Declares Equal Rights Amendment Valid

If enacted, this joint resolution would declare the Equal Rights Amendment valid as part of the Constitution. It would do so notwithstanding any time limit in House Joint Resolution 208 (92nd Congress). The resolution finds the amendment was ratified by the legislatures of three‑fourths of the several States. If enacted, this would take effect upon enactment and could let people challenge sex‑ or gender‑based discrimination in jobs, government programs, and private actions.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

AK • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

  • Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

    ME • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2025

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 9/18/2025

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