A bill entitled: "Equal Rights Act of 1982".

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares that in order to protect the rights of all persons by the equal protection clause of the Constitution, it is necessary to establish a uniform nationwide standard governing classifications based on gender. Prohibits the Federal Government and any State or local government from making and enforcing a classification based upon gender unless it is necessary to achieve a compelling interest of that government and is the least burdensome alternative possible.…