HR 4034 · 93th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Equal Rights For Women Act

Introduced 1973-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1973-02-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Equal Rights for Women Act - Proposes to eliminate sex discrimination in public accomodations by requiring under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all persons be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services and facilities of places of public accomodation without discrimination or segregation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, regardless of whether or not such discrimination is required by State laws, or ordinances. Extends the Attorney General's authority under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by authorizing him to institute suits for the elimination of discrimination on the basis of sex in public facilities and in public education. Expands the jurisdiction of the Civil Rights Commission to the investigation of claims of deprivation of the right to vote on the basis of sex. Directs the Commission to include in its studies concerning equal protection of the laws under the Constitution information regarding the denial of such equal protection on the basis of sex. Requires the Commission to appraise the laws and policies of the Federal Government with respect to denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of race, c…

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