VoterlyH.J.Res. 17: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
117th Congress · Sponsored from California · In progress
What this bill does
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2021-01-21
- Policy area Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Cosponsors 214
- Latest action Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] introduced H.J.Res. 17. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.J.Res. 17? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 17 do?
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972…
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 17?
Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] (D) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 17?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.J.Res. 17 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.