S.J.Res. 38: A joint resolution establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] |
| Policy area | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-25):
This joint resolution provides that the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, was ratified by three-fourths of the states and is therefore a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any time limit that was in the original proposal.
The Equal Rights Amendment was originally proposed to the states in 1972. The original proposal included a deadline for ratification of March 22, 1979; Congress subsequently extended the deadline to June 30, 1982. Although the requisite 38 states have ratified the amendment, three of these states did so after the deadlines, and five states subsequently rescinded their ratifications. The status of the amendment has been the subject of litigation.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-03-25 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME 2025-09-16 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD 2025-09-18 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 38 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 38?
S.J.Res. 38 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A joint resolution establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment..
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