Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
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HJRES 56 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. Prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.
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Read HJRES 56 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1202-1203)
Sponsors
- Carolyn Maloney · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HJRES 56 do?
- Constitutional Amendment - Declares that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. Prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.
- Who sponsors HJRES 56?
- HJRES 56 is sponsored by Carolyn Maloney (D).
- What is the current status of HJRES 56?
- This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HJRES 56?
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