A RESOLUTION to urge the publication and affirmation of the Equal Rights Amendment as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America.
Impact
If adopted, SJR0177 would not change existing laws directly; however, it could influence the recognition of the ERA as a valid constitutional amendment, thereby impacting state and federal laws related to gender equality and rights. The discussion around this resolution reflects a broader push for gender equality across the United States, reinforcing the principle that equality under the law cannot be denied on account of sex. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the ERA was ratified by a sufficient number of states as of January 27, 2020, thereby asserting its legitimacy and urgency in being recognized officially.
Summary
SJR0177 is a resolution that urges the publication and affirmation of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The resolution recalls the historical context surrounding the amendment, which was first proposed by Congress in 1972, aiming to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. It underlines that the amendment will take effect once ratified by three-fourths of the states. The sponsors of the resolution emphasize the importance of confirming that states do not have a time limit to ratify constitutional amendments, as stipulated by Article V of the Constitution.
Contention
The resolution represents a contentious issue, as some politicians and legal experts debate the implications of a time limit that was initially part of the ERA's proposal. Questions remain regarding whether states that ratified the amendment after the original deadline still hold valid approvals. Opponents of the resolution argue that the time limit imposed by Congress in 1972 should not be overlooked, while supporters contend that the absence of such a limitation within the text of the ERA allows for a renewed affirmation of its necessity. This ongoing debate underscores deeper societal challenges regarding gender rights and legislative actions necessary for their protection.
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.
Urges the states to compel Congress to propose an amendment to repeal the Sixteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution and return taxation authority to the 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.