House of Representatives; ratify a proposed Amendment to the United States Constitution
Impact
If passed, HR601 will reinforce state laws to align with federal standards for gender equality. This could lead to significant changes in various state statutes that currently contain gender-specific provisions. Supporters argue that formal ratification will strengthen protections against sex discrimination in legal frameworks, workplaces, and educational institutions, making it imperative for states to ensure compliance with the new constitutional mandate.
Summary
House Resolution 601 aims to ratify a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution that seeks to guarantee equality of rights under the law regardless of sex. This amendment, which has already been ratified by 38 states, is positioned as a timely response to ongoing societal issues regarding gender equality. The resolution emphasizes the necessity of enshrining this equality in the Constitution to provide a robust framework for protecting the rights of individuals across genders.
Contention
There are notable points of contention surrounding the ratification of HR601, primarily based on historical timelines and the validity of state ratifications that occurred after the initial deadline. Critics question the legal ramifications of extending the ratification period, suggesting that this amendment may be seen as an attempt to bypass established procedural norms in constitutional amendments. Proponents counter that the need for gender equality is compelling enough to reconsider previous deadlines, advocating for a broader interpretation of Congress's authority to validate ratifications.
Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.
Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.
Clarifying that the 1972 ratification by the 62nd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, of the proposed 1972 Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was only valid through March 22, 1979.
Proposing to amend section 13 of article 2 of the constitution of the state of Kansas to require a simple majority for passage of a resolution to ratify any amendment to the constitution of the United States or to make any application for congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the constitution of the United States.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Write the Laws ActThis bill prohibits an act of Congress from containing any delegation of legislative powers, whether to any component within the legislative branch, the President or any other member of the executive branch, the judicial branch, any agency or quasi-public agency, any state or state instrumentality, or any other organization or individual.The Government Accountability Office must identify to Congress all statutes enacted before the date that is 90 days after this bill's enactment that contain any delegation of legislative power.Any act of Congress, presidential directive, adjudicative decision, rule, or regulation that is enacted 90 days or more after this bill's enactment and is noncompliant with this bill shall have no force or effect.
Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.