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H.J.Res. 438 (98th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

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Introduced

18 November 1983

Last action

28 November 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

29 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex. Exempts military draft or veterans' preference from the application of this amendment. States that this amendment shall not be construed to grant or secure any right relating to abortion nor be construed to relate to private or parochial educational institutions.

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Timeline

  1. 18 November 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 November 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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