Biden Administration; publish Equal Rights Amendment as Twenty-eighth Amendment to Constitution; encourage
Impact
If adopted, the HR8 would reaffirm the status of the ERA, which has garnered enough state support for ratification—three-fourths of state legislatures purportedly endorse it as of January 27, 2020. This resolution could reinforce gender equality laws at both the federal and state levels, potentially prompting states to adapt or introduce laws that provide for equal gender rights. The adoption of the ERA could lead to significant legal and social changes, addressing longstanding gender disparities in various domains including employment, family law, and healthcare.
Summary
House Resolution 8 (HR8) encourages the Biden Administration to publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the Twenty-eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The resolution underscores that the ERA aims to ensure equality of rights under the law regardless of sex. This move seeks to rectify a notable historical oversight, as the ERA was passed by Congress in 1972 but has faced implementation barriers related to ratification deadlines, which the resolution argues are unconstitutional. Specifically, it posits that time limits on ratification should not undermine the amendment's acceptance once ratified by three-fourths of the states.
Contention
The primary contention surrounding HR8 lies in the historical context of the ERA's ratification. Detractors argue that the initial ratification process's time limits, set forth in the 1972 Congress resolution, should be honored, and that extending or ignoring these limits could set a precedent for how future amendments are treated. Supporters contend that the equal protection under the law is a fundamental right that should not be stalled by legislative time constraints that were not part of the actual text of the amendment voted on by states. This ongoing debate highlights broader issues of gender rights and the evolution of constitutional interpretations through time.
A resolution to affirm the constitutional right of the people of Michigan to propose amendments to the Michigan Constitution and to approve or reject those amendments, including constitutional amendments that impact federal elections, such as Proposal 3 of 2018 and Proposal 2 of 2022.
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.